Description
Strawberry Poke Cake is a simple dessert recipe that combines a moist box cake with fruity strawberry Jell-O infused throughout, topped with a light and dreamy layer of Cool Whip. It’s the perfect easy and delicious dessert for potlucks, BBQs, summer parties, or gatherings.
Ingredients
1 box white cake mix + ingredients from the box directions- water, oil, eggs
1 (3 oz.) package strawberry jello mix
1 1/2 cups water, divided
8 ounces cool whip
Fresh strawberries, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the white cake, according to the box directions, in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly, and use a straw or the skinny end of a wooden spoon to poke holes throughout the cake.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the strawberry jello mix.
- Add remaining 1/2 cup cold water, and stir.
- Carefully pour the jello into the poked holes on the cake.
- Move the cake to the refrigerator to chill for 6 hours, or overnight.
- When you are ready to serve, frost the top of the cake with the 8 ounce container of cool whip, and when serving, add a fresh strawberry if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage Instructions: For the best taste and freshness, poke cake is best enjoyed on the same day or the next. If needed, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
