Strawberry Poke Cake

I just made a new cake! ... and it uses strawberry jello!


Jello is a pretty waspy food.

Strawberry is a good summer flavor.

And to top it off- cool whip!

This is a total wasp cake, just in time for summer!


To make this you will need:

cake (white or yellow), follow directions on box. I needed to add water, oil and eggs to my mix.

box of jello (I used small box, but you can use bigger size for more strawberry flavor)

cool whip

fresh strawberries

You may be able to find a lower calorie/lower fat cake mix, or make the cake with a can of diet sprite to lower the points. This cake is about 6 points for a 12th of a 9 by 13 pan. Not TOO bad.


First, make the cake batter according to package directions and bake.



Meanwhile, prep the strawberries that will go on top of cake when it is all done.


When cake is done, let it cool for a few minutes before the REAL fun begins.


Here's the fun part: poke holes in the cake with a fork or toothpick. This will allow the jello to seep down into the cake.


Mix jello packet in 1 cup of boiling (or almost boiling) water.

(yes, Royall really does walk around with the guitar like that)

Pour hot jello liquid over cake.

Let cool in the fridge for a few hours.

Top with cool whip and strawberries.



Cut up and serve for your 4th of July celebration! The jello lines kind of look like the stripes of the American flag!!!