Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2013 by pupfoster1

I had to rate this on looks and reviews alone but am tempted to make it---with FRESH strawberries. They are in season here right now and it seems a shame to use frozen when sweet fresh ones are available right now. Has anyone tried it this way?

Reviewed on May. 16, 2013 by Jasminesmom

At first I was skeptical because of the cost of all the ingredients, the amount of time needed between the different steps & all the sugar but OMG this was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! This cake was very impressive (& I do not impress easily.) Not sweet at all, very light tasting & a beautiful, professional looking cake. I made this cake for Mother's Day & everyone loved it. This cake would be perfect for any special occasion. I did add fresh, sliced strawberries along the top of the cake with a whole, unhulled strawberry in the middle. Will be making this cake often.

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2013 by messyd

I have made this for years but I have added cream cheese pudding to the whipped cream or some cream cheese. If I use frozen strawberries, I allow some strawberries lay on top of cake before I put the whipped cream on that has a little cream cheese. I put the strawberries in the jello first.

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2013 by kkutz

i have made this a few times it was a huge hit very good and easy to make!

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2012 by amberjcarothers

I made this cake for a potluck at work , it looked beautiful ! My coworkers couldn't wait to try a piece , I left the room for a minute to get a cake server and when I returned the cake was already gone ... they had scooped it out with their forks.

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2012 by suefryray

Made this last week and was told it was "fantastic." I was asked to make it again this week. It is a very pretty cake and very easy to make.

Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2012 by cheesecakes

This wasn't as hard as I thought it would be and everyone loved it!! Really pretty!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2012 by heynay75

OMG!! This was heaven! My husband devoured the cake! I made a few substitutions to make a bit healthier. Instead of oil, use the same amount of unsweetened apple sauce, use egg whites, use one box of sugar free gelatin and puree strawberries and add less water (just enough so the strawberry mixture can be poured over cake), I also used unsweetened strawberries and sprinkled a little bit of splenda over the strawberries and ff whip topping. This is a keeper in my house!!

Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2012 by jnlmedows

Excelent

I did another twist on this recipe i used only fresh strawberrys 2 one lb containers added four sliced bananas I used 3 boxes strawberry/banana gelatin made it as 2 9x9 single layer topped each with 8oz whipped topping

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2012 by jefinch2

Paula4452 I Googled Cream cheese Mascarpone frosting and found this recipe along with one for Red Velvet Cake. Haven't tried it, but sounds like what was mentioned in reviews. Recipe: 8 oz cream cheese and 8 oz tub Mascarpone cheese. Beat until smooth. Add: 1 t. vanilla and 1 c. powdered sugar. Beat. Add: 1 1/2 c. whipping cream (not whipped). Beat until thick enough to spread. Would have to be refrigerated. Think I'll try this -- sounds good.

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2012 by tessiehr

My daughter and I have a daycare and I made this for the kids and my husband and son-in-law, they all loved it. So easy to make.

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2012 by Paula4452

Azcooki can you give me that frosting recipe Sounds deelish

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2012 by jofra

Everyone liked this cake better than a strawberry short cake. It was real easy to make. Would definitely make it again. JC

Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2012 by davinda

Made this for my birthday and it was a hit! I would make it again!

Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2012 by MommaRie4

Made in the 9"x13" pan. Easiest way to serve my favorite dessert, strawberry short cake.

Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2012 by Sharryj349

Easy and yummy

Reviewed on May. 29, 2012 by Lori Ellen

I made this for a Memorial Day get-together and everyone loved it! I made it in a 9 x 13 pan and actually used it as a birthday cake. I had quite a bit of the strawberry liquid left over; I gently ladled the juice over the cake with a big spoon and stopped when the holes seemed filled. Great summer flavor. Easy to do because of the cake mix.

Reviewed on May. 25, 2012 by Linda32

I've been making poke cakes in various flavors for years. My favorite combo is lime Jello with lemon cake. However, I make mine in a 9x13-inch sheet cake pan. Also, for the frosting I stir a small box of dry vanilla instant pudding mix into the Cool Whip. Delish!

Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by AzCooki

The only thing I changed was the frosting. I made a Mascarpone/Cream Cheese/Real Whipped Cream Frosting that was perfect for this yummy cake. This frosting needs to be refrigerated for at least 30 mins before use. Much much better than using frozen oil type topping. If you're going to make a great cake use a great frosting. This really compliments the cake.

Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by Montgrandma

My family loves poke cakes. The gelatin makes the cake stay moist and adds a lot of flavor.

Reviewed on May. 20, 2012 by nancy52317

I save a teaspoon or so of the jello powder and sprinkle it into or on the whipped topping for flavor and color. I have made this cake with lime, orange or cherry jello, it is so good and moist.

Reviewed on May. 20, 2012 by AP13

To leahrusshome: Can you share your recipe for strawberry pudding? I didn't see a mix for this on the grocer's shelf today.

Thank you.

Reviewed on May. 20, 2012 by sosa

I did not make this yet, I will make it for either Memorial Day or the 4th of July. I am going to use blueberry sugar-free jello on one layer and cherry in the other. Ice with cool whip and I will have red, white and blue. I am using suger-free jello because my granddaughter is a diabitic. I will let you know how this turns out.

Reviewed on May. 20, 2012 by administrator

 This turned out to be gorgeous - I took leahrusshomes suggestion of strawberry pudding on board and it was utterly sublime. I'll never miss wimbledon if this is how we get to eat strawberries in America!

Reviewed on May. 20, 2012 by Ohio46

I am surprised to see this cake featured as it has been around since Tag was a pup. Should be filed under vintage instead of touting it as something exciting.

Reviewed on May. 20, 2012 by leahrusshome

We've been making this recipe (or a version of it) for many years. The one thing that we've added is, between the cake & the whipped topping, a layer of strawberry pudding.

Reviewed on May. 15, 2012 by cadamsorama

Absolutely a divine dessert. I did swap the oil in the cake for apple sauce and I used 3 egg whites in lieu of two whole eggs since it is a white cake.

Reviewed on Jul. 04, 2011 by kaitlyn'smommy

The cake was moist and refreshing. Will definitely make again

Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2011 by salsadelinda

It has become a tradition to make this cake every year for friends. People rave about this cake. It is very light and refreshing. Instead of using cool whip I use fresh heavy whipping cream which give the cake a special homeade taste!

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2010 by Angelique177

This cake has quickly become a family favorite. My husband sometimes complains that some cakes are too dry. Because of the jello, this cake always comes out moist. It is easy to make and uses ingredients I usually always have on hand. I have substituted various kinds of jello and fruit filling. I have had great success with rasperry and orange.

Reviewed on May. 14, 2010 by lakemaas

I made this cake for a fundraiser to benefit our local Humane Society and received great reviews. Its fresh, light and refreshing.

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by eversbeaver

Made this for my sister's birthday. Very good will make again. I did buy 2 of the smaller whipped topping "extra creamy". Glad I did, didn't quite use the entire second one, but my cake needed it.

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by mcgee64

This cake was great! I can't wait to make it again.

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by thu7de

I just made this over the weekend. My family loved it. I should have been more attentive to the time however, I did not take into considerations the total 3 hours chilling. It gives a very pretty presentation.