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Close-up of a juicy strawberry poke cake slice with jello swirls, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries on a white plate. Close-up of a juicy strawberry poke cake slice with jello swirls, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries on a white plate.

Easy Strawberry Poke Cake

Moist, fruity, and stunningly easy; this strawberry poke cake starts with a boxed mix but tastes like summer on a plate. A chilled dessert everyone raves about.
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Course: Dessert, Party Treats
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 240kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch pan (Glass preferred for visibility)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For poking holes)
  • 1 Large fork (Alternative to spoon for poking)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For gelatin)
  • 1 Measuring Cup (Glass or heat-safe for boiling water)
  • 1 Offset spatula (For smooth topping application)

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix - Follow box instructions
  • eggs, oil, water - As called for on box
  • 1 pkg strawberry gelatin (3 oz)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 0.5 cup cold water
  • 1 container whipped topping (8 oz) - Thawed
  • 1.5 cups fresh strawberries - Sliced
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar - For macerating strawberries
  • whole strawberries - For garnish

Instructions 

  • Prepare cake mix and bake in a 9x13 pan
  • Cool completely on a wire rack
  • Poke holes all over the cake with spoon handle
  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water
  • Stir in cold water and cool slightly
  • Slowly pour gelatin over entire cake surface
  • Refrigerate for 3+ hours
  • Toss strawberries with sugar and let sit
  • Spread whipped topping over chilled cake
  • Top with berries and garnish as desired

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 240kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 38g (13%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg (3%) | Sodium: 270mg (12%) | Potassium: 75mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 27g (30%) | Vitamin A: 300IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 30mg (36%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)