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Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake

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πŸ“ Experience a delightful twist on classic strawberry shortcake with this easy-to-make poke cake.
🍰 This dessert combines moist yellow cake, flavorful strawberry gelatin, and creamy frosting topped with fresh berries for a refreshing treat.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 yellow cake mix (with ingredients as directed on the box)

1 small box instant strawberry gelatin

1 cup hot water

1 cup cold water

1 block (8 oz) softened cream cheese

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 cups whipped topping

2 pints sliced fresh strawberries

Gluten-free cake mix

Sugar-free or vegan gelatin alternative

Low-fat whipped topping

Fresh fruit

Instructions

1-First, preheat your oven as per the package and prepare the yellow cake mix with its directed ingredients.

2-Second, bake the cake for about 20-30 minutes until done, then poke holes while it’s still warm.

3-Third, dissolve the gelatin in hot water, add cold water, and pour over the cake.

4-Fourth, refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set the gelatin fully.

5-Fifth, make the frosting by mixing cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar, and whipped topping.

6-Sixth, frost the cake and garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.

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Notes

🍰 Use a white cake mix instead of yellow for a different flavor variation.
πŸ“ Add strawberry pie filling to the gelatin mixture for extra moisture and sweetness.
❄️ This cake can be frozen; wrap tightly and thaw in the refrigerator before frosting and serving.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Refrigeration time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking, Refrigerating
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg