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Strawberry Jell-O Poke Cake

May 16, 2015 by Blair Lonergan 2 Comments

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Hi, Friends! I’m glad to be back this month from The Seasoned Mom with another very easy, very delicious recipe to share. If you’re headed to any picnics, potlucks, or gatherings with family and friends this season, this Strawberry Jell-O Poke Cake will quickly become the star of the show!

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I originally tasted a “poke cake” at a church potluck many years ago, and I have been making them ever since! I love to play around with different ingredients to come up with the most delicious flavor combinations. This cool, refreshing strawberry Jell-O version is absolutely perfect for the warm weather months ahead.

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A poke cake, like this Death By Chocolate Poke Cake or this Coconut Drippy Cake, is basically just a jazzed up version of a boxed cake mix. I prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, and then while the cake is still warm from the oven I poke holes all over the top. The cake absorbs the liquid Jell-O…creating the most moist, tender, and flavorful dessert that you will ever sink your teeth into!

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The cake is so rich on its own that I love to pair it with a light whipped topping. No heavy frostings necessary! That means that this beautiful, crowd-pleasing dessert requires only a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time!

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I have shared this recipe with many different friends and neighbors over the years and every single person who tries it RAVES about it. It’s actually impossible to resist! In fact, while I was busy snapping some photos of this particular treat, my 18-month-old could not keep his hands off of it! It became quite the game: I would take a picture while simultaneously pushing away his Matchbox cars, toy tractors, and little chubby fingers that were trying to sneak onto the cake. He thought it was quite fun…and he was especially happy when he was actually allowed to eat some!

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This cake is foolproof, and I have no doubt that it will soon be making regular appearances at all of your special celebrations as well!

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Strawberry Jell-O Poke Cake

Makes 1 (13-inch by 9-inch) cake

Prep: 15 mins

Bake: 30 mins

Level of Difficulty: Easy!

 

Ingredients

1 (16.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix, plus any additional ingredients called for on the package

1 (6 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O

2 cups boiling water

1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

 

Instructions

1. Prepare and bake cake in a 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish according to package instructions.

2. Use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the warm cake.

3. In a large measuring cup, whisk together strawberry Jell-O and boiling water until combined. Pour Jell-O mixture slowly over the top of the cake, allowing the liquid to soak into the holes.

4. Cool cake for at least 3-4 hours. Top with whipped topping and garnish with fresh strawberries.

5. Store cake in refrigerator until ready to serve.

 

Have you made a poke cake before? What are some of your favorite flavor combinations?

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On her blog The Seasoned Mom, Blair Lonergan documents her life with her husband and three boys in Central Virginia’s Piedmont countryside.She shares the simple activities that entertain her little ones, healthy lifestyle tips for parents, and the easy, nutritious, and family-friendly recipes that her kids devour!
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  1. Kari says

    May 31, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    My Grandma used orange jello and made a lemon glaze on top instead of cool whip

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  2. Kim says

    June 2, 2015 at 3:04 am

    My mom made these years ago for my little girl birthday parties, and my friends still talk about it! (Their parents bought cakes and they weren’t nearly as great as my moms!) Great memories of these cakes! Thanks for the smile and the memories! 🙂

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