Stripe-It-Rich cake recipe: How to make a Jell-O pudding poke cake, 80s-style - Click Americana (2024)

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What happens when you add a box of pudding to a cake mix? ›

Put some pudding in the mix: Add a small box of pudding mix in with the cake mix. (Don't make the pudding.) The mix adds additional flavor, moistness, and a denser texture.

Using the handle of a wooden spoon ($8, Walmart), poke holes through the cake about 1 inch apart. Make sure the holes aren't too close together or too far apart—if they're too close together, your cake could be too moist; if they're too far apart, there may not be enough filling throughout the cake.

So, what's a poke cake? True to its name, it's a cake that you poke holes in after baking. The holes are then filled with a liquid or filling — like condensed milk, pureed fruit, chocolate cream, or pudding — to infuse extra flavor into every bite. Here are our favorite ways to make one.

It's best to make the holes in the cake while it is still slightly warm, because as it cools the crust on top of the cake will crumble more easily.

In a chilled metal bowl, beat whipping cream on medium-high speed until it begins to thicken. Gradually add in the instant pudding mix and continue to beat, just until thick.

Because eggs help build the cake's structure (don't use them and you're looking at a gooey mess), adding an extra egg yolk makes the cake batter denser. Translation: you'll have a moister confection. Conversely, she suggests an extra egg white for a fluffier cake.

The Chia on Top

There's nothing like biting down on a mouthful of poke and hearing the satisfying crunch of tempura flakes, chia seeds, crispy beets, or crispy onions. Alternatively, you can keep it green and top off your poke bowl with cilantro and scallions.

Base: The most traditional and common base is sushi rice, but additional options include kelp noodle slaw, mixed greens, quinoa, sweet potatoes, Japanese eggplant, and brown rice.

Place the cakes in the fridge for at least 3 hours. After they've chilled for long enough, remove them from the cake pans and get ready to frost them!

According to Lynne Galia of the Kraft Heinz Company, the Jell-O gelatin poke cake, developed by General Foods Kitchens, first appeared in print advertising and in Jell-O recipe booklets in 1976. The subsequent Jell-O pudding poke cake recipe was introduced in 1981.

Why is it called dump cake? ›

A dump cake is an American dessert similar to a cobbler but with a cake-like topping. It is so named because it is prepared by "dumping" ingredients (typically canned fruit or pie filling, followed by a boxed cake mix) into a cake pan without mixing.

Four layers of Red Velvet and Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Icing. With Cascading White & Dark Chocolate Sauce, Rainbow Sprinkles, and Chocolate Candies.

Why is poke cake soggy? Making your holes in the poke cake to close together can cause the cake to be soggy.

Sweetened condensed milk can be added directly to your cake mix in moderation or used as a delicious frosting alternative.

It's important to pay attention to the specifics called for in a recipe, but in general, most cakes are best removed from the pan after cooling for 10 to 20 minutes. Try it too soon, and it may fall apart. Wait too long, and it may stick.

Baking tip #2: adding milk to your box cake mix in place of water adds a dense texture to your dessert leaving it moist and flavorful like a homemade cake. Or, if you prefer, you can add buttermilk, giving your cake a tangy flavor to balance out the sweetness.

Insufficient creaming of sugar and eggs will also make a tight texture because there isn't enough air trapped in the mix to give it a lift. Adding too much liquid will make it dense and pudding like.