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Slice of strawberry Jello poke cake with Cool Whip topping and fresh strawberry garnish on a white plate.

Strawberry Jello Poke Cake


  • Author: Kai
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Light, fluffy poke cake infused with strawberry Jello, topped with Cool Whip, and fresh strawberries. An easy, festive crowd-pleaser for summer celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box white cake mix (prepared as directed)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 box (4-serving size) strawberry Jello
  • 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip
  • 12 fresh strawberries, halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Bake cake as directed; cool 20 minutes.
  3. Dissolve Jello in boiling water.
  4. Poke holes in cake; pour Jello over.
  5. Cool completely; spread Cool Whip.
  6. Garnish with strawberries.

Notes

Want to make it ahead? This is a make-ahead summer dessert, perfect for chilling overnight. For perfect poking? Use a wooden spoon handle for thick, inviting holes—avoid toothpicks as they’re too small.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 160 kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 299mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: strawberry, jello, poke cake, summer dessert, party cake, easy baking