Description
Irresistible strawberry crunch poke cake delivers a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. Creamy layers mingled with sweet berries and crunchy topping promise a dessert that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
cake base:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
strawberry layer:
- 2 (3 oz) packages strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
topping:
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
- 1 cup crushed golden oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/4 cup strawberry syrup
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it lightly with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well-blended, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the entire surface of the warm cake.
- Dissolve the strawberry gelatin packages in boiling water, then stir in cold water. Slowly pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes created.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, allowing the gelatin to set completely and infuse the cake with strawberry flavor.
- In a food processor, pulse the golden oreo cookies and freeze-dried strawberries until they form a fine, crumbly texture.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake, creating a smooth surface.
- Sprinkle the oreo-strawberry crumb mixture generously over the whipped topping, covering the entire cake.
- Drizzle strawberry syrup across the top and garnish with fresh sliced strawberries.
- Chill the cake for an additional 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the topping to set.
Notes
- Ensure cake mix is at room temperature for smoother blending and more consistent texture.
- Create perfectly even holes by using the handle of a wooden spoon in a systematic grid pattern.
- Prevent gelatin from forming lumps by whisking thoroughly and pouring slowly over warm cake surface.
- Experiment with alternative cookie options like graham crackers or shortbread for different crunch textures.
- Use sugar-free gelatin and low-fat whipped topping for a lighter, diet-friendly version of the dessert.
- Enhance strawberry flavor by adding a splash of strawberry extract to the cake batter or gelatin mixture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, select a gluten-free cake mix and verify all ingredient compatibility.
- Keep cake refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness and flavor preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg