Jello Poke Cake
Jello Poke Cake is a super easy dessert perfect for spring and summer! Made simple with your favorite box of cake mix, some strawberry jello, a hearty layer of Cool Whip and topped with freshly sliced strawberries, this cake can serve a crowd and takes no time at all to whip up!
Servings 12
Calories 321kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Box White cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water
- 1 3 oz Box Strawberry Jello
- 1 Cup Boiling water
- ½ Cup Cold water
- 1 8 oz Container Cool Whip thawed in the fridge
- 1 Cup Sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the white cake according to the package instructions in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Allow the cake to cool for 30 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon or other utensil to poke holes evenly across the surface.
- In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir in ½ cup of cold water.
- Pour the Jello mixture slowly and evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the gelatin to set.
- Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the chilled cake.
- Top with sliced strawberries before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 9g