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Strawberry Poke Cake

A delightful and colorful Strawberry Poke Cake topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake and Jello
  • 1 box Strawberry Jello (3 oz) You could use another flavor, but strawberries are preferred.
  • 1 box White cake mix Store-bought is convenient; homemade is impressive!
Toppings
  • 8 oz Cool Whip A time-saver compared to homemade whipped cream.
  • to taste Fresh strawberries Optional, but recommended for decoration.

Method
 

Preparing the Cake
  1. Bake the cake according to the instructions on the box.
  2. Let the cake cool completely before proceeding.
Adding the Jello
  1. Poke holes in the cooled cake using a wooden spoon.
  2. Prepare the strawberry Jello according to the package instructions.
  3. Pour the Jello over the cake and let it seep into the holes.
Final Assembly
  1. Refrigerate the cake for 4-5 hours until the Jello is set.
  2. Spread the Cool Whip evenly on top of the cake.
  3. Optional: Decorate with fresh strawberries or additional swirls of Cool Whip.

Notes

Don’t rush the cooling process to prevent mushy cake. Use a spatula to spread the Cool Whip easily.