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close up shot of strawberry poke cake with diced strawberries on top

Strawberry Poke Cake

April King
Strawberry Poke Cake is a fresh, fruity, and easy dessert recipe that everyone will love. Made with a light and fluffy vanilla cake mix, strawberry jello, sweet cream topping, and fresh strawberries. This jello dessert is perfect for any gathering with family and friends.
4.75 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
refrigerate 3 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box white cake mix plus ingredients on back of box *see notes on how to elevate a box cake mix*
  • 3 oz. strawberry jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 8 oz. cool whip
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 16 oz. strawberries, sliced optional for topping

Instructions
 

  • Prepare cake according to the directions on the back of the box using a 9×13 cake pan.
  • Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes.
  • Using a fork, back of a wooden spoon, or chopstick, poke holes in the cake, covering the entire surface of the cake.
  • Combine boiling water and jello in a mixing bowl and stir until jello is dissolved.
  • Add cold water and stir to combine.
  • Carefully pour jello mixture over cake making sure it gets in all of the holes.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Combine thawed cool whip, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla and mix well with a hand mixer.
  • Spread evenly over cooled cake, and layer sliced or chopped strawberries over the cream when ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on Modernmealmakeover.com should only be used as a general guideline.
*Don’t over mix the batter.
*Let your eggs and liquid come to room temperature before adding them to the cake mix.
*Use milk instead of water.
*Use 1/4 cup less liquid than what is called for on the box.
*Use unsweetened applesauce instead of oil.
*Use 1 1/2 boxes of cake mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 12.5gProtein: 1.4gFat: 9.8gSaturated Fat: 5.9gCholesterol: 19.1mgSodium: 61.2mgPotassium: 41.6mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8.6gVitamin A: 58.2IUVitamin C: 7.5mgCalcium: 18.5mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword jello dessert, jello poke cake, poke cake, strawberry poke cake
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