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Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe (Easy & Moist)

This strawberry poke cake recipe delivers ultra-moist white cake infused with strawberry Jello, topped with Cool Whip and fresh berries for a potluck-perfect dessert bursting with sweet-tart flavor. Easy to make and always a hit.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 289
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE CAKE:
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • FOR THE POKE:
  • 1 package (3 oz) strawberry Jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • FOR THE TOPPING:
  • 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan
  • Wooden spoon handle
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

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  2. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x13 pan. Beat cake mix, eggs, oil, water 2 minutes. Bake 25-28 minutes until toothpick clean.
  3. 2. Poke 20-30 holes with spoon handle while hot.
  4. 3. Dissolve Jello in boiling water, add cold water. Pour over cake. Chill 4 hours.
  5. 4. Spread Cool Whip, top strawberries. Chill 30 minutes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 289 | Carbohydrates: 50 | Protein: 2 | Fat: 10 | Fiber: 1 | Sugar: 35

Notes

STORAGE: Refrigerate airtight up to 5 days. Freeze slices 2 months.
MAKE AHEAD: Bake and poke day before, add toppings before serving.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Sugar-free Jello, light Cool Whip, applesauce for oil.
PRO TIPS: Poke hot cake for best absorption. Use wide holes. Chill fully before topping.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Picnic squares with whipped cream dollops, alongside ice cream or fruit salad.
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