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Strawberry Jello Poke Cake

February 10, 2016 by Holly | 43 Comments

Strawberry_Jello_Poke_Cake3This cake. It is a classic that I’m sure you’ve either had or heard of before. Am I right? Jello Poke Cakes have been around forever because they are so dang delicious. Since Valentine’s Day is only a few days away I thought it would be perfect timing to share this purty cake. 

I think it was my Mom that first introduced me to Jello Poke Cakes, and of course I fell in-love at first bite. It is moist and packed with so much flavor- the only problem is that you’ll have a hard time stopping at just one piece. This cake is not rich by any means so it is easy to devour and go for seconds! (If that’s a bad thing, I guess.) 😉

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Another thing I love about this cake is how simple it is to prepare. You can use any ol’ box cake mix (I prefer white so the color of the jello really shows) and I’ve made it with yellow. Both are amazing. You can always try a homemade cake and I’m sure it would be even better. The second part is the topping. I use cool whip and I am not ashamed in any way. Homemade whipped cream is even better (duh), so when I have time I will whip up the good stuff. But we are happy campers with cool whip too. Either way, this cake is a winner. 🙂

Strawberry Jello Poke Cake
2016-02-10 07:28:37
Serves 12
A simple and delicious cake filled with strawberry flavor!
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Ingredients
  1. 1 box white cake mix
  2. (eggs, oil and water called for on package)
  3. 1 (3 oz.) box Strawberry Jello
  4. 1 cup boiling water
  5. 1 (8 oz.) container cool whip, thawed
  6. sliced strawberries, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Prepare and bake cake in a 9x13 inch baking pan, according to package directions. Remove cake from oven. Let cool 30 minutes.
  2. Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
  3. Mix together jello powder and boiling water until jello dissolves. Carefully pour mixture evenly over the top of cake. Cover and place in fridge to chill for a few hours.
  4. When ready to serve, spread cool whip evenly over the top of cake. Cut in pieces and serve with sliced strawberries. Enjoy!
Notes
  1. *This cake is wonderful using fresh whipped cream instead of cool whip.
By Holly
Adapted from Kraft
Adapted from Kraft
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  1. Becky says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:28 am

    Have you ever used this using chocolate cake? Or, would the chocolate flavor overpower the taste of the jello?

    Reply
    • Tina says

      June 4, 2016 at 12:19 pm

      Try it with a black cherry or raspberry jello. Very good.

      Reply
    • Karen McCormick says

      September 10, 2018 at 9:43 am

      Fabulous with any cake mix
      Also just enough boiling water yo dissolve, then add cold sodas or fruit juice
      Be sure the combinations go well together. I love the chocolate cake mix with black cherry jello and Dr.Pepper the combination is out of this world

      Reply
  2. Tina says

    June 4, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    I have found to make it fruitier I mix a small box of jello in a container of cool whip and ice the cake with that. It is a hit with the family.

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    June 19, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    You said to let it chill for a few hours? How quick can you serve it… I’m not wanting to wait a few hours

    Reply
    • Holly says

      June 20, 2016 at 10:37 am

      You want the jello mixture to get really cold within the cake, so I would say at least 2 hours.

      Reply
    • Karen McCormick says

      September 10, 2018 at 9:40 am

      After a half hour in the freezer it is perfect to serve

      Reply
  4. Jacinda says

    July 2, 2016 at 10:45 am

    For the hello mix, do you just add the boiling water.. Or do you add the cool water as well as if you’re actually making jello

    Reply
    • TPatrick says

      August 26, 2016 at 5:07 am

      Was wondering the same thing!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        January 15, 2017 at 5:20 pm

        Just the boiling water. After it has dissolved, fill the poke holes.

        Reply
    • Mel says

      January 10, 2017 at 10:11 am

      Just boiling water. You can also use dream whip icing. I use cream cheese pudding dream whip and about 1 1/2 cups milk.

      Reply
  5. Debbi Fazekas says

    July 20, 2016 at 6:00 pm

    I made the strawberry jello poke cake today, it was a HUGE hit with everyone, it didn’t take long for half of the cake to disappear. I think I found my new go to cake for all the birthdays, holidays, Sunday’s well I think you get the implication. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Tina says

    August 16, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    Didn’t the original cake have a layer of instant pudding before the whipped cream? I’m making this this week.

    Reply
    • Donna says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:15 am

      I always put prepared vanilla pudding whipped into the cool whip and then frost the cake.

      Reply
  7. Esmeralda says

    December 14, 2016 at 9:46 am

    I’m loving all these recipes on here,already wrote down like 4 lol but I love to cook n bake .. thank you for sharing

    Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    December 24, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Do you need to keep leftovers refrigeratorate?

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    • Amanda says

      January 15, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Yes, extremely well, I might add. My cake lasted almost two weeks the first time around.

      Reply
  9. Amanda says

    January 15, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    I love this recipe and have made it twice in the past 2 months. The first time, I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great, but as any home cook will tell you, adding your own twist is what really makes it your own. So, for the second time, I did the following…I made the cake and jello portion to the exact measurements, but I added Chef John’s strawberry sauce to the poke holes and instead of topping it with whole strawberries, I chopped up mine and sprinkled them all over for more coverage and flavor. It turned out brilliantly. I ended up eating half the cake myself, lol.

    Reply
  10. Angie pina says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:12 am

    how do you half a recipe like Strawberry poke cake and others

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    • Angela Ponder says

      February 15, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      I would make two round cakes. Put half the jello in one and half in the other. Use the one for what you were going to and give the other away.

      Or make one round cake and use half the Jello. Then add water to the rest of the jello until you like the flavor and refrigerate and make Jello out of it.

      Reply
  11. Carrie says

    April 15, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    I made this using the Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cake Mix.

    It turned out good. Topped with whipped cream and strawberries and it was a simple light dessert. Thank you.

    Reply
  12. Rebecca Blevins says

    June 8, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    When making the jello to put in the cake do I only use half the water and just dissolve it

    Reply
  13. Vanessa says

    July 3, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    Hi am wondering, with the jello making the cake warm should I wait a while so the heat wont kill my fridge?

    Reply
  14. Janine D. says

    December 31, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    OMG!!! My cake is chilling and I’m reading the reviews and stupid me made the jello with the COLD WATER TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  15. Emmy Sherman says

    March 29, 2018 at 11:17 am

    I started making this jello poke cake in the late 70’s. It was always made by topping the cake first with vanilla jello then cool whip. I see they are making a frosting that combines the pudding and cool whip together. I still prefer the instant pudding made with milk layered on first then the cool whip. Try it!

    Reply
  16. Cathy says

    May 26, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    I frost mine with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting in a can. Then I decorate it with strawberries.

    Reply
  17. Devona says

    May 30, 2018 at 9:28 am

    Thank you for this! My mom used to make this when i was a child and now she cant remember how to do it. I am so happy to have found this! Thank you!

    Reply
  18. Iris says

    August 6, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    I like using the raspberry flavored gelatin and after frosting it I sprinkle with coconut flakes and it tastes like zingers.

    Reply
  19. F. savay says

    August 18, 2018 at 11:59 am

    How close to serving time to do you cover the cake with whipped cream? Can you do it 3-4 hours ahead of time?

    Reply
    • Holly says

      August 31, 2018 at 9:48 am

      Any time before is fine!

      Reply
  20. Anthony Allen says

    November 28, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    This looks awesome, Holly Lofthouse! My boys would swoon if I brought this to the table – and it sounds like even I could manage it:) Thanks so much for sharing – pinned of course. And thanks for being part of this hop, friend!

    Reply
  21. sanchez says

    December 1, 2018 at 12:45 am

    Simple to make an eye-catching cake recipe! Pinned, I have to do it as soon as possible. Thank you!

    Reply
  22. Susan Dubose says

    December 3, 2018 at 1:47 am

    I made this for Thanksgiving, but I was wanting to try it with a banana pudding twist. Was wondering if banana or vanilla pudding would work in the chocolate mixture? Thanks so much force sharing this awesome recipe!

    Reply
  23. Sophie Anderson says

    December 3, 2018 at 1:59 am

    Poke Cake is probably one of my favorite types of cake because you get all that yummy goodness down in all the holes of the cake. I might have to make it for Christmas.

    Reply
  24. Lisa@eatfrysmith says

    December 13, 2018 at 8:35 am

    It’s so yummy! I have to make it right now

    Reply

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