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Slice of strawberry poke cake showing red gelatin streaks and whipped topping

Strawberry Poke Cake

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  • Author: Jesse Daniel Wiley
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delightful Strawberry Poke Cake features a moist white cake base infused with bright strawberry gelatin and topped with a light, airy whipped cream. It is a nostalgic Southern favorite that uses freeze-dried strawberries to achieve a deep, natural fruit flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
  • Water, vegetable oil, and eggs (as required by cake mix box)
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, chopped
  • 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin dessert mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix with the water, oil, and eggs according to the package instructions; beat on medium-high for 2 minutes.
  3. Gently fold the chopped freeze-dried strawberries into the batter until evenly distributed.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top springs back when touched.
  5. Cool the cake on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  6. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake, spaced about one inch apart and reaching halfway into the crumb.
  7. Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water and carefully pour the mixture over the cake, aiming for the holes.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completely, then spread the whipped topping edge-to-edge.
  9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours to set the texture.
  10. Top with fresh sliced strawberries just before serving.

Notes

For the best results, ensure your cake is still slightly warm when you pour the gelatin mixture, as this helps the liquid absorb more evenly. Using the handle of a wooden spoon rather than a fork is essential for creating large enough channels to hold the strawberry flavor. If you are preparing this for an outdoor event, keep the cake chilled until the last moment to maintain the stability of the whipped topping.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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