Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) white or yellow cake mix
- Ingredients required for the cake mix (eggs, oil, water)
For the Strawberry Filling:
- 1 box (3 ounces) strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Prepare the Cake:
Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions.
Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake it according to the package instructions.
Once baked, allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes.
Prepare the Strawberry Filling:
In a medium-sized bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water.
Stir in the cold water.
Use a fork or skewer to poke holes evenly across the entire cake.
Pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
Arrange the sliced strawberries over the top of the cake.
Chill the Cake:
Place the cake in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the gelatin to set.
Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping:
In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
Finish and Serve:
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cake.
You can garnish the top with additional sliced strawberries if desired.
Slice and serve the Strawberry Poke Cake chilled.
Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Poke Cake!