Strawberry Jello Poke Cake
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake is the ultimate easy dessert with bright pink layers, fluffy topping, and lots of fruity flavor, making it a true party favorite.
Servings: 12
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: 10
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix prepared as directed
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 box- 4 serving size Jell-O strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 8 oz container Whipped Topping (Cool Whip)
- 12 fresh strawberries cut in half
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Prepare cake as directed on box.
- Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, pour boiling water on gelatin and stir until dissolved.
- Add holes to cake with the of a wooden spoon.
- Carefully pour strawberry gelatin evenly over top of cake. Cool completely
- Spread whipped topping over cake.
- Add strawberries to the top of each piece of cake before serving.
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Notes
- Cake base: White for classic, yellow for richer, chocolate for bold.
- Gelatin flavors: Raspberry or cherry work too.
- Topping: Cool Whip for stability, whipped cream for fresh flavor.
- Let the cake cool: Don't forget to let the cake cool before adding the jello mixture or the cake may be soggy. Also be sure to chill the cake in the fridge before serving to allow the flavors to set.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 18g | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg