Strawberry Poke Cake: An Easy Celebration Dessert
A moist white cake infused with strawberry gelatin and swirled with fluffy frosting, perfect for spring gatherings and celebrations. This visually stunning dessert delivers a burst of berry flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 240
- Yield: 15 pieces
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix (15.25 oz)
Water (1 cup)
Vegetable oil (1/2 cup)
Egg whites (3 large)
Boiling water (1 cup)
Strawberry-flavored gelatin (3 oz, halal-certified or agar-agar for dietary compliance)
Whipped white frosting (12 oz, store-bought or homemade whipped cream)
Fresh strawberries (12 medium, washed, hulled, and sliced)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Prepare cake mix with water, oil, and egg whites as directed
Pour batter into a greased 13×9-inch baking pan
Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
Cool cake completely on a wire rack (2 hours)
Use a skewer to poke 40-50 holes evenly across the cake
In a bowl, mix gelatin with boiling water until fully dissolved
Pour gelatin mixture over the cooled cake while still hot
Chill cake in the refrigerator for 3 hours to set
Top with frosting and arrange strawberry slices for garnish
Chill for 15 minutes before slicing
Notes
For halal compliance, replace Jell-O® with halal-certified jelly or agar-agar.
Chilling time is critical for the gelatin to set and create the swirl effect.
Adjust gelatin sweetness if using sugar-free version with artificial sweeteners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg