Easy Strawberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe

Published Jan 3, 2025 By Elle Ann

Image Credit: Cara's Recipes via YouTube

One dessert I will probably never get tired of eating is poke cake, and more specifically, a strawberry jello version. It got its name because of the holes that are poked across the entire cake which will help soak in more flavor, then the jello is the layer above it which is literally strawberry jelly.

It’s a classic treat that you can make not only for dessert or snack time but for special occasions or parties, too. This is also a kid-friendly treat so guaranteed that everyone will love it and no one can say no to it. Learn how to make this dessert today with the help of this easy recipe by Cara’s Recipe on YouTube.

Ingredients for Strawberry Jello Poke Cake:

1 (15.25 oz) box of white cake mix, plus ingredients listed in the box
2 (3 oz) box of strawberry jello
1½ cups of boiling water
1 cup of cold water
8 oz of whipped cream
1½ cups of fresh strawberries, diced or sliced
1-2 tsp of granulated sugar, optional

How to Make Strawberry Jello Poke Cake:

Ingredients for Strawberry Jello Poke Cake — Image Credit: Cara’s Recipes via YouTube

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F, then grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set it aside. Prepare and bake the cake mix according to the package instructions, then let it cool in the pan and on a wire rack for about 1 hour, and then gently poke holes evenly across the entire cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix together the strawberry jello mix and hot water until dissolved, then add the cold water, and keep stirring for 1 more minute. Pour the jello mixture evenly over the cooled cake, then cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator to chill for about 2 to 4 hours. Meanwhile, slice or dice the strawberries, then toss them in sugar and store them in an airtight container.

Step 3

Place the strawberries in the refrigerator to chill until ready to decorate the cake. Remove the cooled cake from the refrigerator, then spread the whipped cream on top, and cover it again with plastic wrap. Put it back in the refrigerator, then let it chill until ready to serve, and then top it with the sweetened strawberries. Serve and enjoy!