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Easy Strawberry Poke Cake

Strawberry Poke Cake is a moist, fresh and fun classic dessert made with a white cake mix, infused with strawberry jello, then topped with a fresh strawberry sauce and whipped topping!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 36 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix 15 ounce
  • 3 large eggs per Duncan Hines box
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil per Duncan Hines box
  • 1 cup water per Duncan Hines box
  • 1 box strawberry jello .3 ounce box
  • 8 ounces cool whip topping thawed
Strawberry Topping
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Prepare cake batter per the package directions
  3. Pour batter into a 9x13 glass baking dish and bake.
  4. While the cake is in the oven, add the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice to a medium pot and cook for 5 minutes or until the strawberries soften and a sauce starts to thicken.
  5. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
  6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Mix the jello packet (with the amount of water listed on the box) in a large measuring cup or jar for easy pouring.
  8. After the cake is no longer hot, poke holes all around the cake with the end of a wooden spoon.
  9. Pour the entire jello mixture evenly over the top of the entire cake.
  10. Then spread the strawberry sauce over top of the entire cake.
  11. Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours to set.
  12. Remove from refrigerator and spread entire cake evenly with cool whip.
  13. Top with additional fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
  • Use a yellow box cake if desired.
  • Use sugar-free jello if preferred.
  • Omit the strawberry sauce topping if desired and just pour the jello over top of the cake and refrigerate.
  • Make up to 2 days ahead leaving off the whipped topping until ready to serve.
  • Nutritional information includes regular Jello (not sugar-free)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 304mg (13%) Potassium 56mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 83IU (2%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 83IU 2%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.