Incredibly light and delicious Strawberry Jello Poke Cake! This white cake is filled with strawberry jello and topped with fresh whipped cream and strawberries.
This Strawberry Jello Poke Cake is a classic cake I’m sure you’ve either had or heard of before. Am I right? Jello Poke Cakes have been around forever because they are so dang delicious.
I think it was my Mom that first introduced me to jello poke cakes, and of course I fell in-love at first bite. They are moist and packed with so much flavor- the only problem is that you’ll have a hard time stopping at just one piece. This cake is not rich by any means so it is easy to devour and go for seconds! (If that’s a bad thing, I guess.)
Another thing I love about this cake is how simple it is to prepare. You can use any box cake mix (I prefer white so the color of the jello really shows) and I’ve made it with yellow. Both are amazing. You can always try a homemade cake and I’m sure it would be even better.
The second part is the topping. I use cool whip and I am not ashamed in any way. Homemade whipped cream is even better (duh), so when I have time I will whip up the good stuff, but we are happy campers with cool whip too. Either way, this cake is a winner. It is so simple, light and absolutely delicious.
Jello Poke Cake Recipe
Jello Poke Cake is cool, creamy, and perfect for any get-together. Use any flavor of Jello to make this crowd-favorite dessert!
Prep: 10min
Total: 215min
Serving Size: 1 g
Nutrition Facts: calories 205 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Protein 0.01 g, Fat 0.01 g, Saturated Fat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 0.001 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g, servingSize 1 g, Fiber 0.001 g, unSaturated Fat 0.001 g
Ingredients:
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box white cake mix (plus any ingredients listed on box)
- 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry Jell-O (or raspberry or cherry)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (or 2 cups whipped cream)
Instruction:
- Prepare cake as directed on the box and bake in a 9-x-13-inch baking dish. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Poke cake with a fork at ½–1-inch intervals.
- Use hot and cold water to make Jell-O as directed on the package.
- Spoon Jell-O liquid over the cake gradually until it is all absorbed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 3–4 hours. Top with whipped topping right before serving.
Strawberry Poke Cake
While this is certainly one of our prettiest poke cakes, don’t let its impressive looks intimidate you. This sensational strawberry poke cake only takes 15 minutes of prep and six ingredients to make. A tender-crumbed white cake is poked and filled with strawberry Jell-O™ so each slice boasts a vibrant interior. Top with fluffy frosting and fresh strawberries for a dessert that’s truly ready to party.
Prep: 15min
Total: 2
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 291 , Carbohydrate 59 g, Fat 3 , Fiber 1/2 g, Protein 4 g, Saturated Fat 3 1/2 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 363 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 box (16.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix
- Water, oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
- 1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker™ red decorating gel
- 12 fresh strawberries, cut in half
Instruction:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
- Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, pour boiling water on gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Poke cake every inch with handle of wooden spoon or tines of meat fork halfway into cake. Carefully pour strawberry gelatin evenly over top of cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Spread frosting over top of cake. Drizzle red decorating gel over frosting. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Garnish each piece of cake with strawberries.
Jello Poke Cake
A super moist jello poke cake topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. Takes only 5 ingredients to make and can be used with any flavor or gelatin!
Prep: 20min
Total: 105min
Serving Size: 1 slice
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 slice, calories 111 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 169 mg, Fiber 0.2 g, Sugar 13 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, unSaturated Fat 1.1 g
Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) box super moist French vanilla cake mix (, plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 (3-ounce) box Jello (, any flavor (I used strawberry))
- 1 cup hot water
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 2-3 cups homemade whipped cream (, or Cool Whip)
- Fresh berries (, for topping)
Instruction:
- Make the cake mix (and additional ingredients needed) according to package directions. Bake according to the package instructions. Remove the oven and let cool slightly. Using a meat fork or a butter knife, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- In a large bowl, stir together the Jello and hot water 2 minutes, or until completely dissolved. Stir in the cold water 1 minute more. Pour mixture evenly over cake. Chill at least 1 hour.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the whipped cream evenly over the top.
- Store in the refrigerator until serving. Top with fresh berries just before slicing.
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake
A simple and delicious cake filled with strawberry flavor!
Prep: 240min
Ingredients:
- 1 box (15 ounces) white cake mix
- (eggs, oil and water called for on cake mix package)
- 1 box (3 ounces) Strawberry Jello mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 container (8 ounces) cool whip, thawed
- sliced strawberries (for garnish)
Instruction:
- Prepare and bake cake in a 9×13 inch baking pan, according to package directions. Remove cake from oven. Let cool 30 minutes.
- Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
- Mix together jello powder and boiling water until jello dissolves. Carefully pour mixture evenly over the top of cake. Cover and place in fridge to chill for a few hours.
- When ready to serve, spread cool whip evenly over the top of cake. Cut in pieces and serve with sliced strawberries. Enjoy!
Easy Strawberry Jello Poke Cake – So Delicious!
FAQ
Why is my poke cake soggy?
How do you poke holes in a poke cake?
How do you make a box cake even better?
- What Are Usually the Ingredients in Box Cake?
- For Moister Cake: Add One Extra Egg.
- For Richer Flavor: Swap Half the Vegetable Oil for Melted Butter.
- For Lighter, Spongier Cake: Substitute Mayonnaise for Oil.
- For a Flavor and Texture Similar to Pound Cake: Use Ghee Instead of Oil.
Why is it called poke cake?
