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Raspberry-Lemonade Cake

Betty Crocker created the poke cake, a cake that's poked after baking so the topping forms pockets of wonderfulness. Try this delicious citrus-berry combo.
Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 2 hours 0 min
Makes: 12 servings
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1cup very hot water
1box (4-serving size) raspberry-flavored gelatin
1box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
1/2cup frozen (thawed) lemonade concentrate
1/4cup water
1/3cup vegetable oil
4egg whites
1container (12 oz) Betty Crocker® Whipped vanilla frosting
1cup frozen (thawed) whipped topping
1 1/2cups fresh raspberries, if desired
Lemon peel strips, if desired
1.Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. In small bowl, mix hot water and gelatin until gelatin is completely dissolved; cool slightly.
2.In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1/4 cup of the gelatin mixture, 1/4 cup of the lemonade concentrate, the water, oil, and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan. Reserve remaining gelatin mixture and lemonade concentrate.
3.Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Poke warm cake every inch with fork tines. Remove 1 tablespoon of the reserved gelatin mixture to microwavable custard cup or small bowl. In another small bowl, mix remaining gelatin mixture and remaining 1/4 cup lemonade concentrate; pour slowly over cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4.In medium bowl, fold together frosting and whipped topping; frost cake. Microwave 1 tablespoon gelatin mixture uncovered on High 10 seconds to liquefy. Using 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon, place small drops of gelatin mixture over frosting; with spoon or toothpick, swirl gelatin into frosting. Garnish each piece with raspberries and lemon peel strips. Store covered in refrigerator.
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For a shower dessert, garnish each piece with a small paper beverage umbrella.
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If you plan to tote this cake, be sure to use an insulated cooler to keep it cold.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 150); Total Fat 17g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 3g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 370mg; Total Carbohydrate 65g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 46g); Protein 4Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 4Exchanges: 1 Starch; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 4 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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