Strawberry Jell O Poke Cake Recipe

This easy Strawberry Jell-O Poke Cake recipe is the perfect make-ahead dessert for your next potluck, BBQ, or summer gathering! Imagine layers of moist, fluffy cake, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, and topped with creamy cool whip. It's like strawberry shortcake, but easier and in one pan! Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 296.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Strawberry Jell O Poke Cake

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How to Make Strawberry Jell O Poke Cake

  1. Preheat oven to temperature specified on cake mix box. Prepare cake batter according to box instructions for a 13x9 inch pan.
  2. Bake cake according to box instructions. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes after removing from oven.
  3. While cake is still warm, use a fork to poke numerous holes all over the top of the cake.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine strawberry gelatin and 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  5. Let the gelatin cool slightly (about 5-10 minutes) until it begins to thicken slightly, but is still pourable.
  6. Gently pour the gelatin mixture evenly over the poked cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set.
  7. In a separate bowl, gently toss sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar (adjust to your preferred sweetness).
  8. Once the gelatin is set, top the cake with the sugared strawberries and their juices.
  9. Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the strawberries.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the cake to chill completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

115g

Fat

36g

Carbs

12g

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