Description
This Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake is a delicious and nostalgic dessert inspired by classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars! A moist cake base infused with strawberry flavor, topped with a creamy whipped layer and a crunchy golden Oreo-strawberry topping. Perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or any sweet occasion! 🍓🎂
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake Base:
- 1 box white or vanilla cake mix (prepared according to package instructions)
For the Strawberry Poke Filling:
- 1 box Strawberry Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
For the Whipped Topping:
- 8 oz Cool Whip or whipped topping
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 20 Golden Oreos (crushed)
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
- ¼ cup melted butter
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh strawberries
- Drizzle of strawberry sauce
Instructions
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Prepare the Cake Base:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before proceeding.
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Create the Strawberry Poke Filling:
- In a medium bowl, dissolve the Strawberry Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Add ½ cup cold water and mix well.
- Using a fork or skewer, poke holes evenly across the entire cake (about 1 inch apart).
- Slowly pour the Jell-O mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into all the holes.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the Jell-O to set.
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Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- Crush Golden Oreos into coarse crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- In a bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with strawberry gelatin powder and melted butter until evenly coated.
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Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake has chilled, spread Cool Whip evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping generously over the whipped layer.
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Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for an additional hour before serving.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries or a drizzle of strawberry sauce for an extra touch
Notes
- For extra strawberry flavor, use fresh mashed strawberries in the Jell-O mixture.
- For a crunchier topping, toast the Oreo-strawberry mixture in the oven at 300°F for 5-7 minutes before adding it to the cake.
- To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free cake mix and cookies.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~350 per slice
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g
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