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Line bottoms of two 9-in. round baking pans with parchment or waxed paper; coat paper with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pans on wire racks."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"For strawberry gelatin, in a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until berries are soft. Strain into a small bowl, pressing berries lightly; discard pulp. Add gelatin to syrup, stirring to dissolve completely. Cool to room temperature. Repeat steps to make blueberry gelatin."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Using a wooden skewer, pierce tops of cakes to within 1 inch of edge; twist skewer gently to make slightly larger holes. Gradually pour cooled strawberry mixture over 1 cake, being careful to fill each hole. Repeat with blueberry mixture and remaining cake. Refrigerate, covered, overnight."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Run a knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Remove strawberry cake from pan; remove paper. Place cake on a serving plate. Spread with 1 cup whipped cream."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Remove blueberry cake from pan; remove paper. Place cake over whipped cream layer. Frost top and sides with remaining cream. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving."}],"recipeYield":"12 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 477 calories","fatContent":"28g fat (13g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"100mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"328mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"55g carbohydrate (38g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"4g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4,"reviewCount":39,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mjlouk"},"reviewBody":"I'd like to rate this zero stars for appearance and higher for flavor.  I followed the directions but when I put the blueberry cake on top it completely fell apart.   It cracked in half then into smaller pieces.  I chopped it up and put the whole thing in a trifle dish.  It tastes good but looks like a hot mess.  Thankfully I was just making it for us and not any company.  There are easier poke cake recipes on this site that turn out easier.  I like the Wearing O' the Green cake and it's easy to change up with different jello flavors.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFlask"},"reviewBody":"This has been my go-to recipe for the last 6+years, everyone always loves it and I can never wait long enough to make it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBottle"},"reviewBody":"Five star rating all the way ! Just made this cake and it turned out beautifully as well as delicious. The only deviations I made were adding additional powdered sugar to the frosting and keeping the pressed berries that the recipe states to discard. I spread  the pressed strawberries and blueberries on their respective layers the next day  after refrigeration overnight with the cake layers then frosted. Also, I would note that the recipe states to beat the heaving whipping cream until soft peaks form. I don't do my frosting this way, it tends to be too runny. Definitely beat til stiff peaks form and you'll have less likelihood of the layers sliding. Happy Fourth !","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueClover"},"reviewBody":"Due to some of the comments here, we have reviewed and retested this recipe again. To minimize the cake layers from being too moist, we've reduced the amount of gelatin mixtures by 25% from what was originally printed in the magazine.We also found 9-in. cake pans performed better and we've clarified the method a bit to instruct users to make larger holes and gradually pour the gelatin. And refrigerating the layers overnight is best.This changes have been reflected on the recipe here. We apologize for any inconvenience.Taste Recipes Test Kitchen","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenAnchor"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was a lot of work and not to sure it was worth.  I used a spring foam pan which worked really well and put parchment paper on the bottom and that worked great taking it out. However when I got to the frosting it was more like whip cream and was too runny I used a little more confectioners sugar but it didn't help and when I was done frosting the cake I had to put it in the freezer because my cake was sliding down. I wouldn't try this recipe again:(","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"A standard poke cake, with a twist. The  addition of the fresh strawberries and blueberries add a nice touch. Also, well worth it to make your own whip cream icing so you can make it as sweet or not sweet as you like. To keep your cake layers from slipping(and this goes for any layer cake) simply insert a wooden skewer cut to size through the middle of both cakes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPaw"},"reviewBody":"I had no problem with it to moist it was perfect for that. The whip cream frosting would be nice but it was so hot so next time I will use a frosting.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"I made this for a 4th of July BBQ and it pleased a couple of hard to please children. It tasted great and the syrups are well worth the effort. I made it with the heavy cream and had no issues with the cake falling down or sliding. Just gotta make sure to beat the cream and sugar enough :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeWrench"},"reviewBody":"I didn't see the recommended change in gelatin amount and agree that the layers were a little moist and difficult to get out of the pan. I also added fresh fruit (cut strawberries and whole blueberries) in the middle layer and on top, which I highly recommend. People loved the cake, it was a big hit and I'd definitely make it again.*The whipped cream topping was tough on a hot day, but I think it was the perfect match for the fruity taste. I think regular buttercream frosting would've been too sweet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"I have made cakes like this in the past.  Solution to the soggy layers is to use a funnel and place in holes of cake and then pour the gelatin mixture into the hole.  I have never poured the gelatin mixture all over the cake.  Hope this answers the sticky situation for those that had soggy cakes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldTree"},"reviewBody":"some hints from my mom who has made these cakes forever.......the cake has to be very cool before adding the jello......she puts it in the refridgerator for about an hour after it is room temp......second the jello can not be screaming hot when it goes over the cake or it will just soak into the layers and not make the pretty ribbons........she also uses a whole package of jello for each layer, not just a tablespoon.  Whipped cream can be stabilized by adding a tablespoon of plain geleten which has been softened in 2 tablespoons of cold water then heated until totally dissolved.....slowly add to the whipped cream during the last couple of seconds of whipping...it will get very thick very fast.   Hope this helps  :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPin"},"reviewBody":"This shall henceforth be known as my Fail Cake. I was going to lactose free so used almond milk in the cake and Lactose-Free Frosting instead of Whipping Cream. The blueberry syrup was too thin and the strawberry syrup was too thick and neither filled the holes; the bottom edge of the cake was soggy; and no matter how thick I made the frosting it slid off of the jello-skinned cake. Oh well, it was a nice try.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldSailboat"},"reviewBody":"Made this for a group picnic on Memorial Day.  It received rave reviews!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedApple"},"reviewBody":"The cake was good....moist, and I like using real whipped cream instead of Cool Whip.  I'm not sure I'd go to the trouble of using real fruit again, as we couldn't really taste it very well.  Would probably just use Jello.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePopcorn"},"reviewBody":"This was awesome!! I made this for the kids  for a 4th of July cook out and I couldn't keep the adults out of it!  Now I have to make 2 for this year.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleLeaf"},"reviewBody":"I made this for our 4th of July last year and still remember it 15 mo later... cool and refreshing... really terrific!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCorn"},"reviewBody":"I am an experienced baker, and have made many poke cakes in the past, but I have to say this is probably one of the worst poke cake recipes I have ever made!  WAY too much trouble to make fruit \"syrup\"- I should have just followed the regular poke cake recipe for jello.  Cake completely fell apart coming out of the pan- it was against my better judgement to leave it in the pan while the jello was \"jelling\"- which it never did.  I expect more from \"Taste Recipes\" and am usually very pleased with the recipes I find here, but this is a major disappointment.  Now i have a mess to serve to my guests this afternoon!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedApple"},"reviewBody":"I'll with hold judgement right now on how the cake tastes, as I made it and it's in the refrigerator chilling for later today, but I was disappointed in how thin the layers are.  If I make it again, I'll use 8\" cake pans.  Other than that, the layers held together for me and though it was a little more trouble making the fruit syrup, it wasn't that time consuming.  I did mash the fruit gently with a potato masher, then strained it all through a fine sieve and stirred it to get as much liquid through as possible.....it worked great.  There was a little too much whipped cream, some was left over, but my daughter frosted the cake and I think she could have used more whipped cream in the middle.  No problem...we just put the extra in a container and stuck it in the fridge.  We'll decorate it with some blueberries and strawberries before serving it.  I hope it tasted good...it was a little more trouble than a regular poke and pour cake, but maybe it will be worth it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePin"},"reviewBody":"I forgot to say that I don't put the added sugar in the Jello mixture. 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