Description
Sweet strawberry poke cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its moist layers and luscious filling. Creamy strawberry essence and whipped topping create a heavenly treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 (3 ounces/85 grams) box strawberry Jell-O
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Baking and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 cup eggs (as specified on cake mix box)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water (as specified on cake mix box)
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 tub (8 ounces/227 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- Optional: extra strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter according to package guidelines and transfer to a rectangular baking dish.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350F (175C) for approximately 25-30 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Create numerous small perforations across the entire cake surface using a fork or wooden spoon handle.
- Dissolve the strawberry Jell-O completely in boiling water, stirring until no granules remain.
- Incorporate cold water into the gelatin mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Carefully drizzle the liquid gelatin over the cake, ensuring it penetrates all the created holes.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours, allowing the gelatin to set and infuse the cake completely.
- Once fully chilled, evenly distribute whipped topping across the cake’s surface using a smooth, gentle motion.
- Garnish the cake with fresh sliced strawberries, arranging them decoratively to enhance visual appeal and add a burst of fruity flavor.
Notes
- Ensure cake mix is thoroughly combined to prevent lumps and create a smooth, even texture.
- Use a wooden spoon handle or chopstick to create consistent, evenly spaced holes for maximum Jell-O absorption.
- Chill cake completely before adding whipped topping to prevent melting and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
- Swap regular cake mix with gluten-free or sugar-free alternatives for dietary restrictions, adjusting liquid ratios as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg