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Strawberry Poke Cake
Strawberry Poke Cake is the kind of dessert that brings a little bit of joy to any occasion. The combination of soft cake, fruity filling, creamy custard, and fluffy topping makes it a guaranteed hit.
Servings 12
Calories 341kcal
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1 box vanilla cake mix I used Betty Crocker but any brand will work
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup butter unsalted, melted
- 1 cup whole milk
Strawberry Filling
- 1 3-ounce box strawberry Jello
- 1 cup water boiling
- ½ cup water cold
- 1 ½ cups strawberries fresh, hulled
Custard Layer
- 2 3.4-ounce boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 ½ cups half and half
Topping
- 2 8-ounce containers whipped topping thawed
- 1 cup strawberries fresh, sliced for garnish
Instructions
Cake Batter
- After 1 hour, prepare the cake by preheating the oven to 350° Fahrenheit and greasing a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Beat the cake mix, eggs, butter, and milk in a bowl until smooth.
- Bake the cake for 25 minutes. Use a toothpick to check for doneness. If toothpick comes out clean, remove and let the cake cool for 10 minutes otherwise add a couple of minutes of baking time.
- Poke holes all over the cake using the end of a wooden spoon.
Strawberry Filling
- Dissolve the Jello powder in the boiling water in a small bowl, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Blend the strawberries until smooth, then stir in the dissolved Jello mixture.
- Add the cold water and blend again until fully combined.
- Refrigerate the strawberry mixture for 2 hours. Stir the mixture every 30 minutes to prevent the Jello from settling at the bottom.
- Pour the strawberry mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Custard Layer
- Prepare the custard layer by whisking the pudding mix with cold half and half until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spread the custard evenly over the cake and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
Garnish and Serve
- Spread the thawed whipped topping over the pudding layer and garnish with sliced strawberries.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 542IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 1mg