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piece of strawberry cake made with a cake mix
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Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe

This is a great cake recipe that tastes amazing!
Prep Time3 hours
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time3 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 365kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow or white cake mix prepared
  • 1 strawberry jello mix prepared
  • 10 oz. Cool Whip
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries 

Strawberry Topping

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries 
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar  
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is being preheated, get a mixing bowl and prepare your yellow/white cake mix according to the directions on the box. I prefer using a 9x13 inch pan for this recipe. Make certain to spray the bottom of the pan with non-stick spray so that the cake won’t stick on the pan. Carefully pour your cake batter into the baking pan and pop it in the oven.
  • While the cake is baking, you can start preparing the strawberry dessert topping. In a medium pan, put the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice together. Turn the stove on to medium heat and cook for about 6 minutes or until you get a thick consistency. 
  • It will take longer to thicken if you use frozen fruit. You will know the strawberry topping is ready once it coats the back of a spoon. If so, pour it into a heat-proof bowl and set it aside. Don’t forget to use a kitchen glove so you don’t accidentally burn yourself. 
  • Check your cake in the oven. Poke a toothpick in the middle part of the cake and if it comes out clean, then it’s ready to go. Place it on a cooling rack and let it cool for about 15 minutes. 
  • In another bowl, pour boiling water (follow measurements written on the jello pack) on the gelatin mix and stir until all the powder has dissolved. When everything is completely dissolved, transfer it into a jar so you can easily pour it out.
  • Wash the strawberries thoroughly and slice them vertically.  This will later be put on top of the cake at the end for garnishing. 
  • Poke holes in the cake so the jello has a place to go once you pour it in. I used the handle of a wooden spoon and poke in fairly even lines all the way up the cake. 
  • Once you’re done poking the cake, it’s time to pour in the jello you made. Make sure to pour evenly to cover every hole you made. Let it cool.
  • Spread the strawberry dessert topping evenly over the cake. Then, let it cool for a bit longer. 
  • Once everything is cool, top the cake with cool whipped cream and lay down the sliced strawberries around the cake. You can design the strawberries any way you want. Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
  • Slice up your cake with jello and serve chilled. Sit back and enjoy the best strawberry poke cake ever!

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2mg