Weight Watchers Recipes
strawberry jello poke cake
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Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) white or yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box, typically eggs, water, and oil)
- 1 box (3 ounces) strawberry-flavored gelatin (Jello)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Ice cubes
For the Topping:
- 1 package (8 ounces) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
- Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions, using the eggs, water, and oil.
- Bake:
- Bake the cake in a 9×13-inch baking pan according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
- Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes after removing it from the oven.
- Prepare the Jello Mixture:
- In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jello in 1 cup of boiling water.
- Add 1/2 cup of cold water and stir until well combined.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator or set it over a bowl of ice water to cool the Jello mixture but do not let it set.
- Poke Holes in the Cake:
- Use the end of a wooden spoon or another similar tool to poke holes evenly across the entire cake.
- Pour Jello Mixture Over the Cake:
- Carefully pour the cooled (but not set) Jello mixture over the entire cake, making sure it fills the holes.
- Chill:
- Place the cake in the refrigerator to allow the Jello to set and the cake to cool completely.
- Top with Whipped Topping:
- Once the cake is completely cooled and the Jello is set, spread the whipped topping over the top of the cake.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Optionally, garnish the cake with fresh sliced strawberries.
- Slice and serve the Strawberry Jello Poke Cake chilled.
Notes:
- Experiment with different flavors of Jello or use a mix of flavors for added variety.
- You can also add fresh berries between the cake and whipped topping for extra fruity goodness.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.