Strawberry Jello Poke Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Summer is here and it’s time to indulge in some refreshing desserts. What could be better than a delicious strawberry jello poke cake with cream cheese frosting? This recipe is perfect for any occasion and is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry Jello
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup diced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, boiling water, and strawberry Jello. Mix until the Jello is completely dissolved.
- Add the cold water, vegetable oil, and eggs to the mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until well combined.
- Stir in the diced strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
- In a small mixing bowl, prepare the strawberry Jello according to the package instructions.
- Pour the Jello over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- Stir in the diced strawberries.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Variations
There are many ways to customize this recipe to suit your preferences:
- Use a different flavor of Jello, such as raspberry or cherry.
- Use a different type of cake mix, such as yellow or chocolate.
- Add fresh fruit to the cream cheese frosting, such as blueberries or raspberries.
- Serve the cake with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Conclusion
A strawberry jello poke cake with cream cheese frosting is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It’s easy to make, refreshing, and delicious. With a few simple ingredients and some creativity, you can customize this recipe to suit your preferences. So go ahead and give it a try – your taste buds will thank you!