Delicious Poke Cake from Viewer Helen

cake mix

🥗Healthier: homemade cake

💰Cheaper: store-brand cake mix

Homemade cake can be lower in preservatives.

whipped topping

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: homemade whipped cream

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free alternative.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: jello powder

Agar-agar is a vegan substitute for gelatin.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Mix and bake the Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme cake in a rectangular pan according to package instructions.

When the cake is cool, poke holes 1 inch apart all over the cake with a toothpick or skewer.

While the cake cools, mix the Jello with ¾ cup hot water and then add ½ cup cold water.

When both the Jello and cake are cool, pour the Jello evenly over the cake and refrigerate.

Chill a bowl in the freezer for ½ hour.

Beat the Dream Whip and instant vanilla pudding with 1½ cups cold milk for 8 minutes.

Spread the whipped mixture on the cake and put it back in the fridge to chill.

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