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Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe: 5-Ingredient Foolproof & Perfectly Moist

Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe: 5-Ingredient Foolproof & Perfectly Moist


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  • Author: larsa Nordin
  • Total Time: 90
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant, moist cake soaked with strawberry gelatin and topped with fluffy frosting. Perfect for impressing with minimal effort, this dessert combines sweet, juicy flavor and easy preparation for any occasion


Ingredients

Scale

1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix
1 cup boiling water
1 box (4-serving size) strawberry-flavored vegetarian gelatin
1 tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting
12 fresh strawberries (washed, hulled, and halved)


Instructions

Preheat oven to temperature specified on cake mix box (typically 350°F/175°C)
Prepare cake batter using cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and egg whites as directed on the box
Bake cake until springy to the touch
While cake is still warm, use a skewer to poke evenly spaced deep holes throughout the surface
Prepare gelatin with boiling water according to package instructions
Pour gelatin mixture over cake, letting it soak for 5 minutes
Chill cake in refrigerator until set (about 2 hours)
Top with frosting and fresh strawberry halves

Notes

Use a vegetarian gelatin alternative if standard brands use pork-derived ingredients
Whipped frosting can be substituted with vegan/vegetarian whipped cream
Strawberries can be replaced with other fresh fruit
Let cake stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing for best results

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg