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Easy Creamy Strawberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe with Cool Whip Topping

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A quick and easy dessert featuring a moist yellow cake infused with strawberry jello and topped with creamy Cool Whip, perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1 package strawberry Jello powder (3 oz / 85 g)
  • 1 cup boiling water (240 ml)
  • 1 tub Cool Whip topping (8 oz / 226 g)
  • Optional: 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Blend with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and lump-free, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top gently with a spatula.
  4. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a cooling rack for about 15 minutes.
  5. Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the cake about 1 inch apart, going deep but not through the bottom.
  6. In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jello powder in boiling water. Stir for 2 minutes until fully dissolved.
  7. Pour the jello evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
  8. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the jello is set and the cake is cool.
  9. Spread a generous layer of Cool Whip over the set jello layer and smooth with a spatula.
  10. Optionally, arrange fresh sliced strawberries on top for garnish.
  11. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Let the cake cool slightly before poking holes to prevent it from breaking. Pour the hot jello slowly and press gently with the back of a spoon if needed to help it seep evenly. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before adding Cool Whip. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. For dairy-free, substitute Cool Whip with coconut-based whipped topping and use dairy-free cake mix. For low sugar, use sugar-free Jello and cake mix.

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