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Strawberry Jello Poke Cake – A Moist & Refreshing Dessert


  • Author: Emy

Description

This Strawberry Jello Poke Cake is a fun, refreshing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion! Moist cake, infused with sweet strawberry Jello, topped with fluffy whipped cream—what’s not to love?


Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) white or vanilla cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs

For the Strawberry Jello:

  • 1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jello (or any berry Jello flavor you prefer)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water

For the Topping:

  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Bake the Cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat according to package instructions (usually for about 2 minutes).
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then use a fork to poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.

2. Prepare the Strawberry Jello:

  1. In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jello in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until the Jello completely dissolves.
  2. Add 1/2 cup cold water and mix well.
  3. Slowly pour the Jello mixture over the cooled cake, making sure to cover all the holes. The liquid will seep into the cake, creating a colorful, flavorful effect.

3. Chill the Cake:

  1. Place the cake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the Jello is fully set and the cake is cold.

4. Make the Topping:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the whipped topping and powdered sugar. Stir gently until smooth.
  2. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.

5. Serve & Enjoy:

  1. Garnish with fresh strawberries for an extra pop of color and flavor.
  2. Slice and serve the cake chilled for a refreshing, light dessert!