Raspberry Mint Poke Cake Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan).
• 2. Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour.
• 3. Pierce cooled cake all over with fork. In small bowl, stir gelatin and boiling water until smooth; stir in cold water. Pour over cake. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Refrigerate 2 hours. Frost with whipped topping; garnish with raspberries. Store covered in refrigerator.
• 4. NOTES: Use any flavor of gelatin that you like for this recipe. Try strawberry gelatin and garnish the cake with strawberries, or experiment with strawberry-banana, strawberry-kiwi or sparkling berry gelatin. You can also whip your own whipping cream to top this classic recipe. In chilled medium bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups whipping cream and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.

Steps:

• 1. Bake the cake as directed using 2-8" or 2-9" cake pans. Let the cake cool completely in the pans.
• 2. While the cake is cooling prepare the Jello with 1/2 cup hot water, making sure the Jello is completely melted before adding the cold water. Stir completely until clear and set aside to cool.
• 3. When the cake layers are cool, using a fork, poke holes all over the cake and make some of them deep. Pour the jello evenly all over the two cake layers and place the pans into the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
• 4. Weigh out the confectioners sugar and sift into a large bowl; set aside. Measure out 8oz of shortening and set into a large mixing bowl fitted with a paddle. Add in the meringue powder and beat on low speed until combined. Add in the vanilla then drizzle in the heavy cream, once combined turn the mixer up to medium and let it beat for about 2 minutes. Slowly add in the confectioners sugar; a cup at a time to prevent splashing; scrape down the sides of the bowl as well. When all of the sugar is incorporated turn the mixer on high for about one minute to smooth out the lumps. Add in the mint extract at this point.
• 5. Carefully remove the cake layers from the pans and assemble the cake. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint. Place the cake back into the refrigerator until ready to serve or serve right away. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Add 1/4 teaspoon mint extract to batter; beat well. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, poke 24 holes in cake. Spread pudding evenly over cake. Combine the whipped topping, food coloring and remaining extract; spread over pudding. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.