Description
Sweet summer memories come alive with strawberry poke cake, a dessert that whispers pure indulgence. Creamy layers of moist cake drenched in strawberry glaze promise delightful moments you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (plus box ingredients: 3 eggs, ⅓ cup oil, 1 cup water)
- 1 (85 g / 3 oz) box strawberry Jell-O
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold water
- 1 tub (226 g / 8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Optional: extra strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and craft the cake mixture according to package guidelines, ensuring smooth batter consistency.
- Baking Process: Transfer the batter into a 9×13-inch baking vessel and bake until golden and thoroughly cooked, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Cooling Technique: Allow the cake to rest and cool for 15-20 minutes, creating optimal temperature for gelatin absorption.
- Perforation Method: Puncture the cake’s surface comprehensively using a fork or wooden spoon handle, creating pathways for flavor infusion.
- Gelatin Mixture: Dissolve strawberry Jell-O completely in boiling water, then incorporate cold water to stabilize the liquid mixture.
- Liquid Absorption: Gently cascade the gelatin solution across the cake, ensuring thorough penetration through created perforations.
- Chilling Stage: Refrigerate the cake for a minimum of 3 hours, permitting complete gelatin settlement and flavor integration.
- Topping Application: Distribute whipped topping evenly across the chilled cake surface, creating a smooth, uniform layer.
- Garnishing Finale: Artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices atop the cake, enhancing visual appeal and providing a vibrant flavor complement.
Notes
- Poke holes evenly and consistently across the cake surface to ensure balanced Jell-O absorption and moisture distribution.
- Allow cake to cool slightly before adding Jell-O to prevent gelatin from breaking down and maintain structural integrity.
- Pour Jell-O mixture slowly and carefully, giving it time to seep into holes without overwhelming the cake’s structure.
- Refrigerate cake for minimum recommended time to let gelatin set completely and develop optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg