Description
Indulge in the sweet and fruity delight of this Easy Strawberry Poke Cake. A light and airy white cake soaked in strawberry gelatin, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, making it a perfect summer dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
Strawberry Gelatin Mixture:
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Topping:
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (diced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Prepare and bake cake according to package directions in a 9×13-inch pan. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Create Holes: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the cake.
- Make Gelatin Mixture: In a medium bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water, then stir in cold water. Pour gelatin mixture evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Add Toppings: Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake, then sprinkle diced strawberries on top.
- Serve: Keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix the diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar before topping the cake.
- Try this recipe with raspberry or cherry gelatin for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
