Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of the Best Strawberry Poke Cake, a delightful dessert with layers of flavor and a creamy topping that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 cup water
1 package (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries
diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions and prepare a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake according to the package instructions, usually about 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before poking holes all over the surface with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir in 1 cup of cold water.
- Pour the Jell-O mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to set.
- For the topping, whip together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake and top with diced fresh strawberries. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra fruity touch, consider adding more fresh strawberries on top just before serving. This cake is best enjoyed chilled.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: strawberry poke cake, dessert recipes, American desserts, easy cake recipes, summer desserts