Description
Succulent strawberry crunch poke cake delivers pure summer bliss with layers of moist vanilla cake, sweet strawberry filling, and crispy streusel topping. Creamy whipped cream crowns this irresistible dessert that will become your instant favorite at family gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) white cake mix
- 1 box (3 ounces / 85 grams) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
Additional Cake Mix Ingredients:
- Eggs (as specified on cake mix box)
- Oil (as specified on cake mix box)
- Water (as specified on cake mix box)
Frosting and Topping Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 18–20 Golden Oreos, coarsely crushed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 box (3 ounces / 85 grams) strawberry gelatin powder
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake base by combining the white cake mix according to package guidelines. Transfer the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake until a toothpick emerges clean, approximately 22-25 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, then methodically puncture the entire surface with a fork, creating numerous small openings for gelatin absorption.
- Dissolve strawberry gelatin powder in boiling water, stirring until completely integrated. Incorporate cold water and mix thoroughly.
- Gently cascade the liquid gelatin across the cake’s surface, ensuring the mixture penetrates every punctured hole. Refrigerate the cake for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the gelatin to set and infuse flavors.
- Whip cream cheese until smooth and fluffy using a mixer. In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Delicately fold the cream cheese into the whipped cream, creating a luxurious, uniform frosting. Spread this creamy layer evenly across the chilled cake.
- Crush Golden Oreo cookies coarsely and combine with melted butter and dry strawberry gelatin powder. Mix until the cookie crumbs are thoroughly coated.
- Distribute the strawberry crunch mixture over the frosted cake, gently pressing to secure the topping. Optional: Embellish with fresh strawberries for added visual appeal.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate to enhance flavor integration. Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator, understanding the topping may soften slightly over time.
Notes
- Gelatin magic seeps through every poke, infusing the cake with intense strawberry flavor and keeping each slice ultra-moist.
- Crunch lovers will devour the Golden Oreo topping, which adds irresistible texture and a hint of sweet, buttery goodness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg