Strawberry Poke Cake (with Video)
This Strawberry Poke Cake is a luscious dessert that's strawberries and cream at its best! It's a burst of flavor that melts in your mouth, and you can make it ahead of time. Perfect as an everyday dessert as well as for a party, holiday or special occasion!
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- 15 oz white cake mix 1 box
- ingredients called for on cake mix package eggs, oil and water
- 3 oz strawberry jello powder 1 small box
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 1/2 cups whipped cream beaten until stiff, or 8 oz whipped topping
- 1 pint strawberries halved
Instructions
- Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan with oil or nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Prepare cake batter according to package instructions and pour into pan.
- Bake cake and remove from oven.
- While still warm, poke holes an inch deep all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- In a medium measuring cup, combine jello powder and boiling water. Stir slowly for a minute to dissolve completely and then cool slightly for 5 minutes.
- Pour jello evenly over the surface of the cake, and place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
- Using a spatula, carefully spread whipped cream on top of the cake.
- Arrange 20-24 strawberry halves spaced evenly across the top. Serve and enjoy!
Video
Notes
This cake can be made 1-2 days ahead of time depending on the strawberries' condition. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 78mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 17.4mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 0.6mg | Net Carbs: 30g