Description
This Classic Strawberry Jello Poke Cake is a fun and fruity dessert. Moist white cake is poked and soaked with strawberry Jello, then topped with creamy whipped frosting and fresh strawberries. Perfect for family gatherings, parties, or summer treats, this nostalgic dessert is both simple and impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 package strawberry Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 container whipped topping or 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (optional)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- Prepare and pour cake batter into the pan.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Dissolve strawberry Jello in boiling water and cool slightly.
- Poke holes all over warm cake with a wooden spoon.
- Pour cooled Jello evenly over cake and refrigerate 2+ hours.
- Spread whipped cream or cream cheese topping over set cake.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
Poke holes evenly for thorough Jello infusion. Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Fresh strawberries in topping enhance flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg