Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake Recipe
This Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a moist white sheet cake soaked with a luscious strawberry-infused milk mixture. Topped with fluffy Cool Whip and a crunchy golden Oreo and strawberry jello crumble, it offers the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 White sheet cake (baked in 9x13 dish)
Milk Mixture
- 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 oz. package strawberry jello, divided
Topping
- 8 oz. container of Cool Whip or frozen whipped topping (thawed, plus more for garnish)
- 25 Golden Oreos (about 1 package)
- ¼ cup salted butter (melted)
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) or follow the instructions on your cake mix package. Prepare and bake the white sheet cake in a 9×13-inch glass baking dish as directed. Allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding.
- Prepare Strawberry Milk Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the evaporated milk. Whisk in half of the strawberry gelatin powder (about 1.5 oz) until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Combine Milks: Once the evaporated milk mixture has cooled, whisk in the sweetened condensed milk and whole milk until fully combined to create a rich strawberry milk mixture.
- Poke Cake: Using a bamboo skewer, poke evenly spaced small holes all over the surface of the cooled cake. This allows the strawberry milk mixture to soak in thoroughly.
- Soak Cake: Spoon the strawberry milk mixture evenly over the entire cake, making sure it seeps into all the holes. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the cake absorb the liquid.
- Spread Whipped Topping: Gently spread the Cool Whip over the soaked cake, creating an even, smooth layer.
- Prepare Crunchy Topping: Place the Golden Oreos in a sealed plastic bag and crush them finely using a rolling pin. Transfer the crushed cookies to a medium bowl.
- Add Butter and Jello to Crumbs: Pour the melted salted butter over the crushed Oreos. Sprinkle the remaining half of the strawberry gelatin powder over the mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.
- Top Cake with Crunch: Evenly sprinkle the Oreo and jello crumb mixture over the Cool Whip layer on the cake. Press down gently to create a smooth, flat top layer.
- Serve: Slice the cake into individual servings. Garnish each piece with a dollop of Cool Whip or whipped cream and a fresh strawberry half if desired. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before poking holes to prevent it from breaking apart.
- Use a glass baking dish for even baking and easy soaking of the milk mixture.
- The crushed Golden Oreos combined with strawberry gelatin create a unique crunchy topping that complements the creamy cake.
- For best results, refrigerate the cake for several hours or overnight to allow full absorption of flavors.
- Fresh strawberries as garnish add a nice fresh contrast but are optional.
Keywords: Strawberry poke cake, golden oreo dessert, creamy poke cake, strawberry jello dessert, crunchy poke cake topping
