Strawberry Poke Cake with Strawberry Jello, Cookie Crumble, and Fresh Strawberries Recipe
This delightful Strawberry Poke Cake features a moist strawberry-flavored cake infused with strawberry jello for an extra burst of flavor. Topped with a creamy layer of cool whip and a crunchy, buttery crumble made from golden Oreo cookies and strawberry jello, it’s finished with fresh strawberries for a fresh and vibrant touch. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat, this no-fuss dessert combines textures and flavors that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 strawberry cake mix (include eggs and vegetable oil as per package instructions)
Jello Mixture
- 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry jello, divided
- 1 cup boiling water
Toppings
- 8 ounces cool whip
- 20 golden Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 20 fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare Cake: Follow the package instructions to prepare the strawberry cake mix, incorporating the required eggs and vegetable oil. Pour the batter into a 9×13-inch cake pan and bake until done.
- Poke Holes: When the cake comes out of the oven, immediately poke holes all over its surface using a skewer or the back of a wooden spoon to allow the jello to soak in.
- Dissolve Jello: In a separate bowl, dissolve one package of strawberry jello in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Immediately spoon the dissolved jello evenly over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Refrigerate the cake for at least four hours or overnight to let the jello set.
- Prepare Crumble: Place golden Oreo cookies into a ziplock bag and crush them using a rolling pin until finely crumbed without large chunks.
- Mix Crumble: Transfer cookie crumbs into a medium bowl and add the second package of strawberry jello along with the melted butter. Lightly mix until combined, forming a crumble mixture.
- Add Cool Whip: Once the cake is fully cooled and set, evenly spread 8 ounces of cool whip over the top surface of the cake.
- Top Cake: Sprinkle the strawberry crumble mixture evenly over the cool whip layer. Finish by arranging fresh strawberries on top for garnish and extra flavor. Serve chilled and enjoy your strawberry poke cake!
Notes
- Make sure to poke holes immediately after baking to help the jello soak properly.
- Refrigeration time is important to allow the jello to fully set before adding toppings.
- Use fresh strawberries at peak ripeness for the best flavor and appearance.
- The cake can be made a day ahead to enhance the melding of flavors.
- Golden Oreos provide a buttery flavor for the crumble; regular Oreos can be used for a chocolate twist.
Keywords: Strawberry poke cake, strawberry cake with jello, easy poke cake dessert, golden oreo crumble cake, no-fuss strawberry cake
