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Strawberry Poke Cake

Irresistible Strawberry Poke Cake for Summer Celebrations

This Strawberry Poke Cake is a delicious, vibrant dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Can substitute with yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup Water Follow box measurements
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can use melted butter
  • 3 large Eggs Can use 4 egg whites for a lighter cake
For the Jell-O Infusion
  • 1 3 oz package Strawberry Jell-O Essential for poke effect
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Used for dissolving Jell-O
For the Topping
  • 1 8 oz Whipped Topping Cool Whip or homemade
  • 12 pieces Fresh Strawberries Cut in half for decoration

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 28-30 minutes. Cool for 1 hour.
  4. Poke holes in the cooled cake with a spoon or fork about 1 inch apart.
  5. Dissolve the Jell-O in boiling water and pour over the poked cake.
  6. Spread whipped topping over the cake and decorate with halved strawberries.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Assemble the cake shortly before serving for optimal freshness of the strawberries.

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