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Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake

Irresistible Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake Just for Mom

A delightful Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake that combines fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a perfect Mother's Day dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix can substitute with any vanilla cake mix
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries reserve some for decoration
  • 1 box Strawberry Jell-O choose sugar-free for a lighter option
For the Whipped Topping
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream or use cool whip for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste for sweetness
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Sliced Strawberries for beautiful topping
  • few Mint Leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish. Prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions and pour into the prepared dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  2. Use the handle of a wooden spoon or skewer to poke holes in the cake, approximately 1 inch apart.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced fresh strawberries and strawberry Jell-O. Stir until strawberries are well coated.
  4. Pour the strawberry filling evenly over the poked cake, ensuring it seeps into each hole. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  5. In a chilled bowl, beat the whipped cream and powdered sugar on medium until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
  6. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake evenly. Optionally, fold in additional sliced strawberries.
  7. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours, or overnight if possible.
  8. Before serving, add extra sliced strawberries and mint leaves on top for decoration. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cake can be customized with different fillings and seasonal fruits. Perfect for any gathering and easy to make!

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