Strawberry Jell-O Poke Cake

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling
Yield 15 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Bring a smile to everyone's face by making an easy Jell-O poke cake with fruity, colorful gelatin, boxed white cake mix and whipped topping.

Ingredients

  • 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
  • 1-1/4 cups water
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium; beat another 2 minutes.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Pierce cake with the end of a wooden spoon at 1/2-in. intervals.
  3. Drain juice from strawberries into a 2-cup measuring cup; refrigerate berries. Add water to juice to measure 2 cups; pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Chill 30 minutes; gently spoon over cake. Chill 2-3 hours.
  4. Frost cake with whipped topping; top with chilled strawberries. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 282 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

True to its name, a poke cake involves poking holes in a baked cake. Next, you'll add a layer of bright strawberry gelatin, letting it sink down into the holes for a colorful (and sweet!) effect. Top the cake with whipped topping and sliced strawberries so each bite is creamy and delicious. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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