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Easy Creamy Strawberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe Perfect for Summer Parties

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A quick and easy poke cake featuring moist yellow cake infused with strawberry jello and topped with a creamy whipped topping, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • 1 package strawberry Jello mix (3 oz / 85 g)
  • 1 cup boiling water (240 ml)
  • 1 cup cold water (240 ml)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)
  • 8 oz whipped topping (about 1 cup / 225 g), thawed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and whole milk. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and no lumps remain.
  3. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  4. Bake for 28-32 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  5. While the cake bakes, dissolve strawberry jello powder in 1 cup boiling water. Stir vigorously for 2 minutes until fully dissolved.
  6. Add 1 cup cold water to the jello mixture and mix well. Set aside to cool slightly but do not let it set.
  7. When the cake is out of the oven, immediately poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the surface using a toothpick or fork, going almost to the bottom but not through.
  8. Slowly pour the slightly cooled jello evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
  9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or until the jello is fully set.
  10. In a bowl, gently fold whipped topping with vanilla extract. Optionally fold in sliced fresh strawberries.
  11. Spread the creamy topping evenly over the set jello layer.
  12. Return the cake to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Notes

Do not pour the jello when it is too hot to avoid melting the cake and making it soggy. Let the jello cool slightly before pouring. Chill the cake overnight for best flavor and texture. For dairy-free options, substitute milk and whipped topping with plant-based alternatives. Gluten-free and sugar-free versions can be made using appropriate cake mix and jello.

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