Description
This 4-ingredient homemade strawberry poke cake is a moist, flavorful celebration dessert completed in minutes. Perfect for potlucks and birthdays, it layers a cake mix base, strawberry gelatin, and whipped frosting for glossy crimson filling and a fluffy finish. Refrigerate overnight for juicier slices and a bakery-worthy presentation.
Ingredients
1 box (15.25 oz) white or yellow cake mix
Water, vegetable oil, and egg whites as specified on the cake mix box
1 cup boiling water
1 box (4-serving size, 3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin
1 tub (12 oz) whipped white frosting
12 fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Instructions
Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions and grease a 13×9-inch or 9-inch round pan
Prepare cake batter with mix, water, oil, and egg whites as directed on box
Pour batter into pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
While cake is still warm, use a skewer to poke 100-150 holes over the entire surface
In a microwavable bowl, add 1/2 cup water and strawberry gelatin; microwave for 2 minutes
Stir in remaining 1/2 cup boiling water until gelatin is fully dissolved
Pour cooled gelatin mixture over poked holes, ensuring even distribution
Chill cake in fridge for 2-3 hours until gelatin solidifies
Spoon melted whipped frosting over the cake surface
Top with halved fresh strawberries and return to fridge for 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Cake mix size is critical for proper ratios – use full 15.25 oz box
Boiling water injection maximizes moisture absorption into the cake
For halal compliance, verify gelatin and frosting are certified
Best when chilled 4+ hours for optimal texture
Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 3 days; cover with plastic wrap
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg