Description
Indulge in the luscious layers of Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake, where the moist vanilla cake meets a vibrant strawberry filling. Each bite offers a delightful crunch from the topping, complemented by the creamy whipped frosting that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Strawberry Filling:
- 1 cup strawberry gelatin (3 oz)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- Whipped Topping:
- 1 container whipped topping (8 oz)
- Crunch Topping:
- 1 cup crushed vanilla sandwich cookies
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to package instructions, mixing in eggs, water, and oil until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water, then stir in the chopped strawberries.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed cookies and freeze-dried strawberries, then sprinkle over the whipped topping before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; just keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free vanilla cake mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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