The Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake is a delightful treat that combines the lightness of airy cake with the juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries, all topped with a creamy frosting. It’s a perfect dessert for spring and summer gatherings, or whenever you’re in the mood for something sweet and refreshing.
Light and Luscious Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake
Poke cakes are beloved for their moist texture and rich flavor combinations. This version features strawberry Jell-O infused right into the cake, which not only adds flavor but also creates a visually stunning effect with its vibrant color. Topped with a creamy, lightly almond-flavored frosting and fresh strawberries, this cake is both beautiful to look at and delicious to eat.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus cooling and chilling)
Cooking Time: As per cake mix instructions
Serving: 12 servings
Equipment: 9×13 baking pan, mixing bowl, fork, plastic wrap
Ingredients:
Cake:
- 1 (15.25 oz) boxed white cake mix (substitute milk for water and add an extra egg for richness)
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry flavored Jell-O
- 1/2 cup cold water
Frosting:
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool-Whip non-dairy whipped topping
- 1 (8 oz) tub ready-made whipped white frosting
- 1 tsp almond extract
Topping:
- 1 16-oz container fresh strawberries, washed, cored, and sliced/diced
Instructions:
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions for a 9×13 pan, using milk instead of water and adding an additional egg to enhance the cake’s flavor and texture. Bake and then allow to cool for 20 minutes.
- Poke the Cake: Using a large fork, poke holes across the entire surface of the cake, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart.
- Prepare the Jell-O: In a mixing bowl, stir the boiling water and strawberry Jell-O until the Jell-O is completely dissolved. Mix in the cold water, then evenly pour the mixture over the poked cake.
- Chill the Cake: Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about three hours to allow the Jell-O to set.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a bowl, gently combine the Cool-Whip, whipped frosting, and almond extract. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled cake.
- Add the Strawberries: Just before serving, arrange the sliced or diced strawberries on top of the frosting layer.
- Store: Keep the cake refrigerated until ready to serve.
This Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake is sure to be a hit with its moist, flavorful base and rich, creamy topping, enhanced by the fresh, tangy sweetness of strawberries. It’s an ideal dessert that’s both easy to make and sure to impress at any party or family dinner. Enjoy the burst of flavors with each delightful forkful!