Strawberry Jello Poke Cake
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake recipe is an easy dessert made with white cake mix, strawberry Jello and Cool Whip whipped topping for frosting. Top this delicious cake with fresh strawberries for a simple spring dessert or perfect summer dessert!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
refrigeration time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Cost: $10
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 3-ounce box strawberry Jello gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 8-ounce tub Cool Whip whipped topping or any whipped topping
- fresh strawberries for garnish
Preheat oven to 350 ℉
Grease or spray a 9 X 13 pan with cooking spray
Add the cake mix, eggs, water, butter (or oil) to a large mixing bowl, and beat with hand mixer until well combined
Pour batter into prepared baking dish, and bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean and top springs back lightly when touched
Remove from oven, and allow to cool slightly
Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a wide drinking straw to poke holes evenly in the cake
Add the strawberry gelatin powder to a medium mixing bowl, stir in boiling water, and mix until powder is completely dissolved
Stir in cold water
Pour gelatin over cake and into holes, making sure gelatin covers cake
Place in refrigerator, and refrigerate until completely cooled, about 2 hours
Top with whipped topping or whipped cream, and garnish with fresh strawberries before serving
If using cake mix to make the cake, follow the directions on the box for best results.
Store the poke cake in the refrigerator, and use within 4 days for best flavor.
You can make strawberry Jello poke cake a day ahead of time and frost and decorate before serving.
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 41mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg