Welcome to Mama's Italian Recipes Blog
So who is Mama? Mama is a full blooded Italian woman raised in Brooklyn New York surrounded with good food and Italian culture. I want to share the recipes of the old world with the new world. Known for her exceptional dishes she loves nothing more than to prepare and serve these recipes to her friends and family.
Now, we share them with you.
Now, we share them with you.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
JELLO "POKE" CAKE RECIPE
Great Desert After a Spicy Italian Meal
1 box yellow, white or lemon cake mix works best
1 (3 oz.) box Jello we choose red or green- but go w/ your favorite
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip topping
9 x 13 baking dish
Bake cake according to package directions.
Cool cake 15 minutes. With a large fork “poke” holes all
over cake and continue to let cool.
Mix Jello according to package directions.
Slowly pour Jello as liquid over cake be sure to fill all holes.
Chill several hours or overnight. Frost chilled cake with whipped topping.
This cake is best served cold and is a great desert after a spicy Italian meal.
Cools the palate.