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Strawberry Poke Cake

Irresistible Strawberry Poke Cake That Will Wow Your Guests

This Strawberry Poke Cake captures the essence of juicy berries and is a delightful twist on traditional desserts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Substitution: Yellow cake mix can be used, may alter color contrast.
  • 1 cup Water Use as specified on the cake mix box.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Substitution: Melted and cooled butter can be used.
  • 3 large Eggs Substitution: 4 egg whites can be used, reduces richness slightly.
For the Strawberry Jello Mixture
  • 3 oz Strawberry Jello Use only a warm mixture to avoid setting before application.
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Must be freshly boiled for best results.
For the Topping
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping Substitution: Use homemade stabilized whipped cream.
  • 12 Strawberries Use fresh strawberries for the best results.

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Fork
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Blend for 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28-30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for at least an hour.
  4. Poke holes in the cooled cake with a spoon or fork evenly across the surface.
  5. In a separate bowl, dissolve strawberry Jello in boiling water. Allow to cool slightly.
  6. Pour the cooled Jello over the poked cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  7. Once the Jello has set, spread the whipped topping over the cake and arrange halved strawberries on top.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  9. Slice the cake into squares and enjoy chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before pouring the Jello to avoid melting. Serve chilled for the best flavor.

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