Best Strawberry Poke Cake
Indulge in the Best Strawberry Poke Cake, a delightful dessert that harmoniously blends sweetness and freshness. This moist yellow cake, infused with rich strawberry flavor, is topped with light whipped cream and garnished with fresh strawberries. Ideal for celebrations or a sweet treat at home, this poke cake offers a refreshing twist that will leave your taste buds dancing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 package strawberry gelatin powder (3 oz)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, eggs, and water as per package directions. Pour batter into the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes throughout the warm cake.
- Dissolve the strawberry gelatin powder in boiling water and pour over the poked holes. Let it cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake and top with sliced strawberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 105g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg