When I hear the words “Jello poke cake,” I’m instantly reminded of potlucks and family gatherings from my childhood. This retro dessert, with its jiggly, fruity center and fluffy cake base, was a ...

For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch cake pan with cooking spray. Place the cake mix in a large mixing bowl. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of cold water, oil, ...

My mom made every single one of my birthday cakes when I was growing up, and from ages 6 to 11, it was always a Jell-O poke cake. I loved the bright berry-colored stripes that ran through the cake, ...