Strawberry Poke Cake With Jello And Pudding
Are you looking for a dessert that is both delicious and easy to make? Look no further than the strawberry poke cake with Jello and pudding! This dessert is perfect for any occasion, from a simple family dinner to a summer barbecue. It's sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
To make a strawberry poke cake with Jello and pudding, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 box (18.25 oz) white cake mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored Jello
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
Most of these ingredients can be found at your local grocery store. If you can't find the exact brands listed, feel free to substitute with similar products.
Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to make your strawberry poke cake with Jello and pudding:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions and pour into the greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- In a small bowl, stir together the boiling water and strawberry Jello until the Jello is completely dissolved.
- Add the cold water to the Jello mixture and stir to combine.
- Poke holes all over the top of the warm cake using a fork or skewer.
- Pour the Jello mixture over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour, or until the Jello is set.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until the mixture thickens.
- Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Spoon the pudding mixture over the top of the cooled cake.
- Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
Your strawberry poke cake with Jello and pudding is now ready to enjoy!
Variations
While the classic strawberry version of this cake is delicious, there are many variations you can try to mix things up. Here are a few ideas:
- Use a different flavor of Jello, such as raspberry or cherry.
- Substitute the whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a richer flavor.
- Add fresh blueberries or raspberries to the top of the cake for an extra burst of flavor.
Feel free to experiment with different variations to find your favorite flavor combination.
Conclusion
The strawberry poke cake with Jello and pudding is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and fluffy texture and sweet strawberry flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a dessert that is both easy and impressive, give this recipe a try!