Red and Green Christmas Cake
This Red and Green Christmas Cake is not only eye-catching, but it is also delicious! Made with red and green gelatin, this holiday-themed dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.
This Christmas cake is similar to a poke cake, but it’s made in layers instead. It’s an elegant dessert that has a great flavor and is perfect for your holiday dessert table.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s budget-friendly and stress-free which makes it perfect for the holiday season.
- Easy to make, you won’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen to decorate the perfect cake.
- Festive and eye-catching, this cake will be the star of your holiday dessert table.
🛒Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this festive Christmas cake recipe. Gather these ingredients on your next trip to the grocery store so you can enjoy this treat with your friends and family this holiday season.
- White cake mix prepared according to package directions and baked in two 8-inch round pans
- boiling water
- strawberry gelatin powder
- lime gelatin powder
- Cool Whip
- Sprinkles for garnish
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make This Red and Green Christmas Cake
Making this Christmas Jello Cake is super simple. Just follow the step-by-step directions and you will have a moist cake to serve at your next holiday party in no time at all.
Step 1: Make and bake the cake
Bake the cakes according to the package directions, then poke holes all over the cake with a fork or chopstick.
Step 2: Make the gelatins
Divide the water between two small mixing bowls. Add the strawberry Jello to one bowl and the lime Jello to the other; stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
Step 3: Pour the jello over the cake
Pour the strawberry Jello over one of the cakes and the lime Jello over the second cake. Cover the cakes and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until fully chilled.
Step 4: Frost the cakes
Turn one of the cakes out onto a serving platter. Frost generously with Cool Whip, then place the second cake on top. Frost the entire cake with the Cool Whip. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Step 5: Chill before serving
Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Use different flavors of gelatin for a different color and taste combination.
- Add crushed candy canes on top for a peppermint twist.
- Swap out the Cool Whip for homemade whipped cream or buttercream frosting.
If you love Red and Green desserts for the holiday season check out this Rice Krisipes Crust Cheesecake.
🥄 Equipment
To make this Red and Green Christmas Cake, you will need:
- Two 8-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
🥫 Storage
To keep this Christmas Jello Cake fresh, make sure to store any leftovers in the refrigerator. Cover it with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. It should last for up to 3 days.
Serve With
Serve slices of this festive cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of holiday-themed sprinkles on top for an extra a little extra flair.
💭 Tips
- Make sure to let the gelatin set before frosting and assembling the cake.
- The poke holes in the cake are essential for allowing the gelatin to seep through and give it that marbled effect.
- Don’t skip the chill time, this gives the cake a chance to set and allows the flavors to fully develop.
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⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes, you can prepare and assemble this Christmas cake a day ahead of time. Just make sure to keep it refrigerated until you are ready to serve.
Of course! Experiment with different flavor combinations to find your favorite. Just look for red and green colors to keep the festive look.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Red and Green Christmas Cake
Equipment
- Two 8-inch round cake pans
- mixing bowls
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces White cake mix prepared according to package directions and baked in two 8-inch round pans
- 2 cups boiling water divided
- 3 ounces strawberry gelatin mix
- 3 ounces lime gelatin mix
- 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
- Sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Bake the cakes according to the package directions, then poke holes all over the cake with a fork or chopstick.
- Divide the water between two small mixing bowls. Add the strawberry gelatin to one bowl and the lime gelatin to the other; stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
- Pour the strawberry gelatin over one of the cakes and the lime gelatin over the second cake. Cover the cakes and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until fully chilled.
- Turn one of the cakes out onto a serving platter. Frost generously with Cool Whip, then place the second cake on top. Frost the entire cake with the Cool Whip. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
