Description
A delightful and nostalgic dessert, the Strawberry Jello Poke Cake combines a moist vanilla cake with a vibrant strawberry jello infusion, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to package instructions using water, oil, and eggs.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cake cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry jello in 2 cups of boiling water, then stir in 1 cup of cold water.
- Pour the jello mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, spread whipped topping over the cake and garnish with fresh strawberries.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to substitute other flavors of jello for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg