Strawberry JELL-O Poke Cake

Poke cakes became popular in the 1970s and are named after the process of poking holes in the cake to allow the liquid (in this case, JELL-O) to seep in and create a moist and flavorful dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 165 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Strawberry JELL-O Poke Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box White cake mix
• 1 cup Water
• ¹⁄₃ cup Vegetable oil
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 box Strawberry JELL-O mix
• 1 cup Boiling water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cold water
• 1 container Whipped topping
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
6. Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the cake.
7. In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry JELL-O mix in boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
8. Add the cold water to the JELL-O mixture and stir well.
9. Pour the JELL-O mixture over the cake, making sure to fill the holes.
10. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or until the JELL-O is set.
11. Once the cake has chilled, spread the whipped topping over the top.
12. Garnish with fresh strawberries.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 38g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.