Strawberry Jello Poke Cake: How to Make This Easy Summer Dessert
A light and refreshing strawberry Jello poke cake made with fluffy white cake, strawberry gelatin soaked throughout, and topped with a creamy whipped topping a classic crowd-pleasing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare and bake the white cake according to package directions in a 9×13-inch pan.
- 2. Allow cake to cool slightly, then poke holes all over using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- 3. In a bowl, dissolve strawberry Jello in boiling water.
- 4. Stir in cold water.
- 5. Pour Jello mixture evenly over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
- 6. Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours until set.
- 7. Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- 8. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra strawberry flavor, use strawberry cake mix instead of white.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Great make-ahead dessert for parties and potlucks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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