Description
This Easy Strawberry Poke Cake is a delightful dessert perfect for summer gatherings. A light and airy white cake infused with sweet strawberry gelatin, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, this no-fuss cake is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: typically eggs, oil, and water)
Strawberry Gelatin Mixture:
- 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Topping:
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- Optional extra strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare the cake mix as per package instructions. Bake in a 9×13-inch dish until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Poke Holes: Using a straw, poke holes in the cake.
- Make Gelatin Mixture: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, add cold water, and pour over the cake.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours.
- Add Topping: Spread whipped topping over the cake, sprinkle with strawberries, and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix chopped strawberries into the gelatin.
- You can use strawberry cake mix for a more intense berry taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
