Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake
Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Classic Yellow Cake Mix, (Net Wt 15.25 oz / 432g)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package strawberry Jell-O, (3-ounce)
- 1 can Lucky Leaf Strawberry Fruit Filling, (21 oz)
- as needed Cool Whip, for topping
- as needed fresh strawberries, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package directions. Pour the batter into a glass baking dish and bake as instructed.
⏱️ 30 min
- 2
Once the cake is baked, use a wooden dowel or similar tool to poke numerous holes all over the surface of the cake.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate measuring cup or bowl, whisk 1 cup of boiling water with 1 (3-ounce) package of strawberry Jell-O until the Jell-O is completely dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Evenly pour the Jell-O mixture into all the poked holes in the baked cake, ensuring it soaks into the cake.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to allow the Jell-O to set.
⏱️ 120 min
- 6
Once the Jell-O is set, open 1 can of strawberry fruit filling (21 oz) and pour it over the top of the cake.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Spread the strawberry fruit filling evenly across the entire surface of the cake.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Top the cake with Cool Whip, spreading it evenly. (Alternatively, homemade whipped cream can be used if preferred).
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake
- 1 box Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Classic Yellow Cake Mix, (Net Wt 15.25 oz / 432g)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package strawberry Jell-O, (3-ounce)
- 1 can Lucky Leaf Strawberry Fruit Filling, (21 oz)
- as needed Cool Whip, for topping
- as needed fresh strawberries, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package directions. Pour the batter into a glass baking dish and bake as instructed.
⏱️ 30 min - 2
Once the cake is baked, use a wooden dowel or similar tool to poke numerous holes all over the surface of the cake.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate measuring cup or bowl, whisk 1 cup of boiling water with 1 (3-ounce) package of strawberry Jell-O until the Jell-O is completely dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Evenly pour the Jell-O mixture into all the poked holes in the baked cake, ensuring it soaks into the cake.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to allow the Jell-O to set.
⏱️ 120 min - 6
Once the Jell-O is set, open 1 can of strawberry fruit filling (21 oz) and pour it over the top of the cake.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Spread the strawberry fruit filling evenly across the entire surface of the cake.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Top the cake with Cool Whip, spreading it evenly. (Alternatively, homemade whipped cream can be used if preferred).
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min