Name: 4th of July Jello Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 box white cake mix, prepared as cupcakes; 1 package red gelatin (I used strawberry Jell-o); 1 package blue gelatin (I used Berry Blue Jell-o); 2 cups boiling water; 2 containers white icing; Red, white, and blue sprinkles

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Who is ready for some easy 4th of July desserts? Red white and blue treats are perfect for Memorial Day too!

Let me show you how easy these 4th of July Jello Cupcakes are to make. The kids will love the color surprise inside as they eat them. Yes, you can make poke cupcakes with Jello!

These are perfect for your at home red white and blue celebrations or for parties or gatherings. They display so beautifully!

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Ingredients for jello poke cupcakes

1 box white cake mix, prepared as cupcakes
1 package red gelatin (I used strawberry Jell-o)
1 package blue gelatin (I used berry blue Jell-o)
2 cups boiling water
2 containers white icing
Red, white, and blue sprinkles

How to Make Red White and Blue Cupcakes

First, cook the boxes cake mix according to the directions on the back of the box for cupcakes. I love to use festive cupcake liners.

Once the cupcakes are done, all them to cool completely, then use a straw to poke holes in each cupcake.

Combine each of the gelatin flavors, in separate bowls, with one cup of boiling water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.

Allow the gelatin to cool completely, then use a spoon to pour each color into the holes on the cake, alternating the colors to create red and blue stripes, like the colors of the United States flag.

Place the cupcakes in the refrigerator to chill for one hour, then top with icing and sprinkles before serving.

If you want to make your own frosting from scratch, check out my wife’s homemade buttercream icing recipe. It’s amazing.

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Look at how beautiful these cupcake are. And the best part? They were super easy and started with a boxed cake mix. It really does not get better than that.

Can I let the cupcakes set in the fridge overnight?

Yes, you can. The longer they sit with the Jello the more moist they will be. You can wait and ice them once you’re ready to eat them.

Can I Freeze jello poke Cupcakes?

You can! I would freeze them before icing them. Or, you can even just freeze the cupcakes before you poke the holes and add the Jello. Either way is fine.

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How Can I Store Poke Cupcakes?

I love storing them in a cupcake carrier. This should fit perfectly into your fridge so they stay nice and cold.

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Best Red White and Blue Desserts

4th of July Cookie Bars
Red White and Blue Ice Cream
4th of July Cupcakes in a Jar
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Firecracker Pretzel Rods

4th of July Jello Cupcakes

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix, prepared as cupcakes
1 package red gelatin (I used strawberry Jell-o)
1 package blue gelatin (I used Berry Blue Jell-o)
2 cups boiling water
2 containers white icing
Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

First, cook the boxed cake mix according to the directions on the back of the box for cupcakes. I love to use festive cupcake liners.
Once the cupcakes are done, all them to cool completely, then use a straw to poke holes in each cupcake.
Combine each of the gelatin flavors, in separate bowls, with one cup of boiling water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
Allow the gelatin to cool completely, then use a spoon to pour each color into the holes on the cake, alternating the colors to create red and blue stripes, like the colors of the United States flag.
Place the cupcakes in the refrigerator to chill for one hour, then top with icing and sprinkles before serving. If you want to make your own frosting from scratch, check out my wife's homemade buttercream icing recipe. It's amazing.