Is there any better dessert during the summer months than one with in-season strawberries? This Strawberry Jello Poke Cake is one of those desserts that scream summer and is a must to make each and every year.
If you have a green thumb and are able to grow your own fresh strawberries in your garden, this poke cake recipe will be over-the-top delicious. Refer to the The Old Farmer’s Almanac for tips on growing your own strawberries.
Imagine being able to head out your door to pick the strawberries fresh the day that you want to make this Strawberry Poke Cake dessert? Truly delicious. There may not be a better flavor than a cake topped with fresh, in-season strawberries.
Not only is this dish perfect for you and your family, it’s also a great dish to make and take to share with others as well. Summer gatherings, BBQ’s and potlucks are perfect venues to treat the taste buds of all your family and friends with this amazing summer dessert.
Around here, we love Poke Cakes, including my Banana Split Poke Cake and this Cherry Almond Poke Cake.
How do you poke a poke cake?
There are a few ways to do this, but I prefer to use the handle of a wooden spoon and just poke holes in the cake that way!
What is a poke cake?
To describe it simply, a poke cake is a cake that you poke holes into after baking. These holes are then filled with jelly, chocolate, or other flavorings!
Does this cake need to be refrigerated?
Depending on the type of filling you use, you may need to refrigerate the poke cake. This just depends if the filling is perishable or not.
Where did poke cake originate?
Poke Cake originated in 1970s by the Jell-O company. They were looking for ways to change up how their products were used and thus the Poke Cake was born!
Ingredients
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- 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix, prepared to package instructions
- 1 package (3 ounces) package strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) cheesecake pudding
- 1 ½ cup milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cup sliced strawberries
Step by Step Instructions
- Bake cake in 13×9 pan according to package instructions. Allow to cool.
- Using a fork, poke holes in the top of the cake.
- Mix together gelatin with 1 cup of boiling water until dissolved, and then pour the gelatin over the cake, making sure to pour over the holes.
- Next, mix together cheesecake pudding mix together with 1 ½ cups of milk. Pour and spread over the cake.
- Add a layer of 1 cup of strawberries.
- Top with whipped topping and an additional cup of strawberries. Chill for 4 hours before serving.
Put this dessert recipe in your weekly rotation to make certain that you eat as many fresh strawberries as possible during the summer months! It’s literally not possible to get sick and tired of this Strawberry Jello Poke Cake.
Enjoy!
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix, prepared to package instructions
- 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package cheesecake pudding
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Bake cake in 13x9 pan according to package instructions. Allow to cool.
- Using a fork, poke holes in the top of the cake.
- Mix together gelatin with 1 cup of boiling water until dissolved, and then pour the gelatin over the cake, making sure to pour over the holes.
- Next, mix together cheesecake pudding mix together with 1 ½ cups of milk. Pour and spread over the cake.
- Add a layer of 1 cup of strawberries.
- Top with whipped topping and additional cup of strawberries. Chill for 4 hours before serving.
