Strawberry Poke Cake

By Jen Lunsford

on Apr 21, 2016, Updated Oct 21, 2020

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This Strawberry Poke Cake makes for a perfect summer dessert. Like a traditional poke, this one is poked with Jell-O. I kicked it up a bit and added in some fresh strawberries, additional Jell-o, and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake

During the summer, having quick desserts that are perfect for an evening BBQ are a must for us. We love to grill out most evenings. Grilling on the patio is how we spend quite a bit of our family time.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

My family has decided that grilling and having family time requires an after dinner dessert of some sorts, ha ha. Sometimes I will just whip up some cold treats like Strawberry Shortcake Pops or sometimes I will make them Homemade Ice Cream.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

My easy go to dessert is always  a poke cake. I make OREO Poke Cake, our favorite Boston Cream Poke Cake, and quite often a light and refreshing Strawberry Poke Cake. Poke cakes are so super simple and I can usually reserve a few pieces to enjoy the next day or two with my lunch.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

The entire family LOVES poke cakes so I do not get whining like “why didn’t you make x or y?”. I find when I take a poke cake to a pot luck, it is always one of the first desserts polished off. It’s sort of funny that a simple recipe can sometimes be one of the best.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

The main reason poke cakes work well for our summer bbq’s is the fact that I can whip up a poke cake in the morning, toss it in the fridge, and have it ready when we are after evening bbq’ing. PERFECT!

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

The ingredients needed to make this Strawberry Poke Cake are simple. You will need your favorite white cake mix (yellow works too), 2 small boxes of Strawberry Jell-O, fresh strawberries and some Cool-Whip or homemade whipped cream.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

INGREDIENTS
1 box White Cake Mix plus box ingredients
1 lb Strawberries
2 packages (3 oz) Strawberry Jell-O
1 cup boiling Water
1 cup cold Water
8 oz Cool Whip

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

DIRECTIONS
Spray a 13×9 pan with non stick spray.
Make cake according to box directions.
Allow cake to completely cool.
Using a skewer, poke small holes all over the cake, piercing all the way to bottom.
In a bowl, combine 1 package of Jell-O and 1/2 cup boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
Add 1/2 cup cold water, mix well and slowly pour this mixture over the entire cake.
Chill for 30 minutes.
Trim and slice strawberries.
In a bowl, combine other package of Jell-O and 1/2 cup boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
Add 1/2 cup cold water, mix well.
Add sliced strawberries to Jell-O and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
Pour this mixture over the entire cake.
Chill for 1 hour.
Spread whipped topping over cake.
Cover and refrigerate for several hours hours.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

Do you have a favorite strawberry dessert?

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

 

Strawberry Poke Cake A traditional poke cake with the addition of fresh strawberries, more Jell-O and then topped with a layer of Cool-Whip.

 

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Strawberry Poke Cake

By: Jen Lunsford
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Ingredients 

  • 1 box White Cake Mix plus box ingredients
  • 1 lb Stra
  • 2 packages, 3 oz Strawberry Jell-O
  • 1 cup boiling Water
  • 1 cup cold Water
  • 8 oz Cool Whip

Instructions 

  • Spray a 13x9 pan with non stick spray.
  • Make cake according to box directions.
  • Allow cake to completely cool.
  • Using a skewer, poke small holes all over the cake, piercing all the way to bottom.
  • In a bowl, combine 1 package of Jell-O and 1/2 cup boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Add 1/2 cup cold water, mix well and slowly pour this mixture over the entire cake.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Trim and slice strawberries.
  • In a bowl, combine other package of Jell-O and 1/2 cup boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Add 1/2 cup cold water, mix well.
  • Add sliced strawberries to Jell-O and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Pour this mixture over the entire cake.
  • Chill for 1 hour.
  • Spread whipped topping over cake.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours hours.
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Looking for other great strawberry recipes? Be sure to see these others that I have shared….
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3 Comments

  1. Mmmm, this looks delicious – and perfect for a summer grill out! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week.

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  3. Hey girl, I love strawberry shortcake. I am also a big fan of poke cakes. I have several on my blog but I have never tried an amazing strawberry one. Thanks for sharing.
    Diane

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