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Delicious Jello Poke Cake Recipe with Strawberries and Cool Whip

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A quick and easy poke cake featuring moist white cake infused with strawberry Jello, topped with fresh strawberries and Cool Whip. Perfect for summer gatherings and warm-weather treats.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box white cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g), plus ingredients called for on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry-flavored gelatin (Jello brand recommended)
  • 1 cup boiling water (240 ml)
  • ½ cup cold water (120 ml)
  • 1 container (8 oz / 227 g) Cool Whip or other whipped topping (use dairy-free if preferred)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (about 300 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Prepare the cake batter according to the box instructions, mixing the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water until smooth (about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed).
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and spread gently with a spatula to avoid air bubbles.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  5. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  6. Use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the cake’s surface, spacing about 1 inch apart, going deep but not through the bottom.
  7. Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Add ½ cup cold water and mix.
  8. Slowly pour the gelatin evenly over the poked cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
  9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or until the gelatin is fully set.
  10. Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the top using a spatula.
  11. Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries over the Cool Whip in rows or clusters for presentation.
  12. Refrigerate again for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a fork instead of a toothpick for larger holes to allow more Jello to soak in. Chill the cake thoroughly before adding Cool Whip to prevent melting. Toss strawberries with a teaspoon of sugar before topping for extra juiciness. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake mix and certified gelatin. Dairy-free options include coconut whipped cream and dairy-free cake mix.

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Keywords: poke cake, strawberry poke cake, jello poke cake, summer dessert, easy dessert, cool whip cake, strawberry cake

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