Holiday Poke Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Holiday Poke Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 1 cup water; 3 eggs; 1/3 cup oil; 1 cup boiling water; 1 (3 ounce) package 4 serving size cherry gelatin (or any red flavor); 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping, thawed; red food coloring or green food coloring; Suggested decorations; colored crystal sugar; colored sprinkles; crushed candy cane

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup water
3 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 cup boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package 4 serving size cherry gelatin (or any red flavor)
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping, thawed
red food coloring or green food coloring
Suggested decorations
colored crystal sugar
colored sprinkles
crushed candy cane

1
PREPARE batter according to package directtions with the eggs, water and oil; bake as directed for cupcakes. (You can also use a white cake mix for this recipe.).
2
Cool in pans 10 minutes. Pierce tops with fork.
3
STIR boiling water into dry gelatin mix until dissolved; spoon over cupcakes.
4
Refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove from pans.
5
TINT whipped topping with food coloring; spread over cupcakes. Decorate as desired.
6
Store in refrigerator.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix, 1 cup water, 3 eggs, 1/3 cup oil, and more.

Yes, Holiday Poke Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Holiday Poke Cupcakes

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