Christmas Jello Cake Food

RED AND GREEN HOLIDAY POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Place cakes, top-sides up, in clean 9-inch round pans; pierce with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
• Add 1 cup boiling water to each flavor dry gelatin mix in separate small bowls; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Pour red gelatin over 1 cake and lime gelatin over remaining cake. Refrigerate 3 hours.
• Dip bottoms of cake pans in warm water 10 sec.; unmold. Fill and frost cake layers with COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 1 hour. Top with berries.

CHRISTMAS JELL-O CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• Prepare cake batter as directed on box. Divide batter between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Cool each cake layer in pan for 15 minutes. Use a fork to poke holes over the entire surface of each cake layer; space about ½" apart.
• Dissolve each JELL-O flavor in one cup of boiling water. Pour raspberry JELL-O over one cake layer, and pour lime JELL-O over the other cake layer.
• Refrigerate each cake layer in the pan for 4 hours. Unmold the green cake layer, place on a serving plate, and frost with 1 cup Cool Whip. Unmold the red cake layer and place on top of first layer. Frost with remaining Cool Whip.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHRISTMAS RAINBOW JELL-O POKE CAKE..1980

Steps:

• 1. Prepare cake miz as directed on package. Pour batter into 2 round cake pans. Bake time as directed. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.
• 2. Place cake layers, top sides up..back into clean cake pans. prick each layer with a large utility fork at 1/2 inch intervals. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over raspberry gelatin in a bowl. Stir till dissolved.Spoon over i cake layer. Repeat with the lime gelatin on second cake layer. Refrigerate pans 3-4 hours.
• 3. Dip one layer pan into warm water for 10 seconds. Invert cake onto a plate shaking the pan gently to loosen . Remove from pan and cover with a layer of COOL WHIP. Remove second cake from pan the same way. Place cake on top of the first layer. Refrigerate. Garnish with flattened gum drops to resemble holly. You will receive raves for this beautiful holiday Cake. I promise! Nancy 12/10/11

BOX-MIX JELLO CAKE

Steps:

• Bake cake according to package directions in 13 x 9 pan (use all egg whites).
• Cool awhile.
• Dissolve jello in boiling water.
• Poke holes all over cake with large utility fork.
• Spoon jello evenly over cake.
• Refrigerate at least a couple of hours.
• Prepare pudding as directed on package for pudding.
• Chill awhile.
• Spread pudding evenly over cake.
• Chill.
• Spread Cool Whip over top of cake and garnish with strawberries.

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS JELLO POKE CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for a 2 layer round cake. Place cooled cake layers, top-sides up, in clean 8 or 9-inch round pans; pierce with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals. In separate bowls, add 1 cup boiling water to each flavor dry gelatin mix. Stir 2 minutes or until completely dissolved. Slowly pour 3/4 of the red gelatin mixture over 1 cake round and 3/4 of the lime gelatin over second cake layer. When pouring the Jell-O over the cake layers it will look like the whole cake is saturated with color, but the gelatin mixture will only enter the holes that you made with the fork. Discard the remaining jello or save for another purpose. Frost cake layers with whipped topping or Cool Whip frosting. Add sprinkles. Refrigerate cake at least 1 hour before serving.

CHRISTMAS JELLO POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake mix as directed and bake in a 9x13 pan. Let cool for 15 minutes.
• Poke cake with the end of a wooden spoon throughout the cake. I spaced the holes about 1" apart on the cake.
• Prepare both jell-o mixes as directed on the back in the box in separate bowls.
• Then take turn spooning the jello mixes over the cake alternating the flavors per rows on the cake. Only use 1/2 half of each of the jello mixes as the full amounts are not needed.
• Then chill the cake for 3 to 4 hours in a refrigerator and top with the cool whip.
• Sprinkle the top with your favorite Christmas sprinkles! Serve and Enjoy!

MOM'S CHRISTMAS JELLO BALLS

Steps:

• Add the thick cream to a mixing bowl, along with the Jello powder. Stir well to combine.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of the desiccated coconut to the mixture and stir to combine.
• Roll the mixture into 1 tablespoon-sized balls. Roll the balls into the remaining coconut to coat.
• Place balls onto baking sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours.

CHRISTMAS JELLO CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake mix using the directions on the cake box.
• Pour the batter into 2 round pans (8 or 9 inch).
• Bake as directed on cake box.
• Cool 10 minutes.
• Remove from pans; cool completely.
• Place cake layers top sides up back into the two clean pans.
• Prick each layer with a utility fork at 1/2 inch intervals.
• Pour 1 cup of boiling water over red flavor gelatin, stir until gelatin is dissolved.
• Spoon over one of the cake layers.
• Do the same with the green Jello.
• Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours.
• Dip the bottom of one pan into warm water for 10 seconds; invert onto a plate, gently shaking to loosen.
• Remove pan; spread with 1 cup of whipped topping,.
• Remove other layer the same way; put on top of first layer.
• Top with remaining whip cream.
• Garnish with gumdrops cut to resemble holly. Use green dye for leaves.

JELL-O® POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Combine cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 24 to 29 minutes. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
• Pour cold water into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin mix on top. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Add boiling water and stir constantly until granules are completely dissolved.
• Poke holes all over the cake using a fork. Pour gelatin mix into the holes. Refrigerate cake until gelatin is set, up to 6 hours.
• Spread whipped topping over cake.

CHRISTMAS JELLO POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare white cake mix according to package directions, baking in a greased 9x13 pan. Allow cake to cool for about 20 minutes.
• Using a straw or the handle of a small wooden spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
• Prepare each box of Jell-o using 1 cup of boiling water + 1/2 cup of cold water. (This is 1/2 cup less cold water than what is called for on package instructions.)
• Carefully pour or spoon the green Jell-o over a portion of the cake, making sure to get the liquid into the holes.
• Carefully pour or spoon the red Jell-o over the other portion of the cake, making sure to get the liquid into the holes.
• Refrigerate the cake for at least 6 hours or ideally overnight - this allows the Jell-o to set up within the cake.
• Spread the top evenly with the Cool Whip.
• Add red and green holiday sprinkles on top.
• Cut into squares and enjoy!

JELLO POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare the white cake mix according to the box directions for a 9x13 cake.
• Once the cake has been baked according to the box instructions, let it cool slightly.
• Poke the cake with the handle of a small wooden spoon or a chopstick, until there are holes all over the top.
• Place the gelatin flavors in two separate bowls. Pour 1 cup boiling water into each gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in two normal sized ice cubes until melted to cool down.
• Carefully pour some of the cherry gelatin in one straight line over the poked holes from one end of the cake pan to the other. Alternate next with the green gelatin, trying not to pour over top of the red gelatin, Repeat in lines until the gelatin is used up.
• Chill 3 to 4 hours or overnight. Refrigerate until ready to serve
• Top with whipped cream and Christmas sprinkles when ready to serve.

LAYERED CHRISTMAS GELATIN

Steps:

• Dissolve lime gelatin in boiling water; stir in pineapple juice. Stir in pineapple. Pour into an 11x7-in. dish; refrigerate until set., In a small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl. Beat in cream cheese and milk until smooth. Spread over lime layer; refrigerate until set., Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cranberry sauce. Cool for 10 minutes. Carefully spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set. , Cut into squares. If desired, serve with whipped topping, lime wedges and fresh strawberries.

CHRISTMAS JELLO

Steps:

• Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and gently blot away excess oil.
• Line up 5 small bowls.
• In the first small bowl, combine 1 box cherry jello, one package unflavored gelatin and one cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved and set aside to cool.
• In the second small bowl, combine 1 box cherry jello, one package unflavored gelatin and one cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved and set aside to cool.
• In the third small bowl, combine 1 box lime jello, one package unflavored gelatin and one cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved and set aside to cool.
• In the fourth small bowl, combine 1 box lime jello, one package unflavored gelatin and one cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved and set aside to cool.
• In the fifth small bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and one cup boiling water.
• Mix 2 packages of unflavored gelatin into ¼ cup cold water, then pour into the sweetened condensed milk mixture.
• Wait until the jello mixes have cooled off slightly before proceeding.
• Pour one bowl of the lime jello into the baking dish. Place in the freezer for about 5 minutes, or until the gel is set.
• Slowly pour a thin layer of the sweetened condensed milk mixture over the lime jello, and return to the freezer. (The sweetened condensed milk layers will take slightly longer than the plain jello.) Keep in the freezer until it is set.
• Pour one bowl of red jello over the sweetened condensed milk layer and return to freezer. Continue this pattern, using white between each color until you end with a final layer of red.
• When all the layers are set, you can gently separate the jello from the baking dish, and flip upside down to remove.
• Cut into small squares and top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired.

CHRISTMAS JELLO SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar together for about 2 minutes with an electric mixer.
• Add Jello and continue to mix for 1-2 minutes.
• Add eggs and mix well.
• Mix flour, baking powder and salt together in a separate bowl and then add to the Jello mixture. Mix just until thoroughly combined.
• If rolling into ball, scoop the dough out by tablespoons and roll into smooth balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Spray the bottom of a measuring cup with cooking spray and then press the measuring cup onto a plate with a thin layer of sugar on it. Press each cookie ball with the bottom of the measuring cup, dipping into the sugar in between each cookie.
• If making cut-out cookies, chill the dough for at least 2 hours. Divide in half and roll out each half to about 1/4" thick. Cut out shapes and place on a prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake cookies at 375° for 8-9 minutes.
• Let cool and then add frosting if desired.

CHRISTMAS POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Bake the cake per the package instructions on the cake mix box. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a baking sheet for 10-20 minutes.
• When the cake is cool, make each Jell-O mix. Using two bowls, place each of the Jell-O mixes into their respective bowls. Then add 1 cup of boiling water to each bowl and stir until the solution is well mixed.
• Using a fork, poke holes every 1" in a grid pattern across the cake.
• Then using a spoon, pour the Jell-O liquids into the holes alternating raspberry Jell-O and lime Jell-O by row, creating alternating rows of raspberry and lime over the cake. Be sure to use enough Jell-O liquid to penetrate into the holes poked by the fork. You will not use all of the Jell-O liquids.
• Once you have completed filling the holes with jello, allow the cake to cool for an additional 10-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Once the cake is cool when you touch the top, spread the whipped topping with a spatula over the top of the cake. Place your cake in the refrigerator.
• Allow cake to chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Once chilled, add your favorite christmas sprinkles, crushed peppermints, or your favorite Christmas candies.
• Serve chilled and enjoy! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

CHRISTMAS JELL-O SHOTS

Steps:

• For the lime layer: Heat 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan (or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave) until just simmering. Pour the lime gelatin powder into a medium bowl, then add the hot water. Stir until the powder has completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the rum until combined. Transfer to a large liquid measuring cup. Divide evenly among 34 plastic shot glasses (1-ounce glasses). Refrigerate until the gelatin has set, about 45 minutes.
• For the strawberry layer: Heat 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan (or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave) until just simmering. Pour the strawberry gelatin powder into a medium bowl, then add the hot water. Stir until the powder has completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the rum until combined. Transfer to a large liquid measuring cup. Carefully pour this mixture on top of the set lime layer in each shot glass, then return the glasses to the refrigerator to set completely, about 2 hours.
• For the topping: Meanwhile, with an electric mixer on medium speed, whisk the cream in a large bowl until it holds stiff peaks. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Pipe or dollop the whipped cream on each shot, then decorate lightly with sprinkles. Serve chilled.