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Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake Recipe

This Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake is the perfect cool and refreshing dessert. Yellow cake with strawberry gelatin poked throughout, topped with a delicious whipped topping and fresh strawberries.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Refrigerate4 hours
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 Yellow Cake Mix (plus ingredients on back)
  • 1 small box instant strawberry JELL-O Raspberry or cherry work too!
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 8 oz. block cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • 2 pints strawberries sliced

Instructions

  • Make Yellow Cake by following directions on box.
  • Once the cake is out, take a fork and poke it all over.
  • While cake is still warm, make jell-o by adding mix to 1 cup hot water and dissolving and then adding 1 cup cold water. Spoon this liquid over the top of the cake, making sure it goes through the holes made by the fork. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve make frosting by mixing cream cheese, and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Add vanilla. Mix to well combined. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over cake.
  • Spread sliced strawberries over the frosting or add individually to each cake square. ENJOY!

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Nutrition

Calories: 2683kcal | Carbohydrates: 597g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 3915mg | Potassium: 1852mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 354g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 556.5mg | Calcium: 1404mg | Iron: 14.6mg