Description
This Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake is seriously AMAZING and reminiscent of those nostalgic childhood ice cream bars! A moist and soft strawberry poke cake with a creamy frosting and a strawberry shortcake crunch topping.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 (15.25 oz) box white cake mix, plus ingredients on back of box to prepare white cake
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 18–20 Golden Oreos, coarsely crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin powder
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch light metal baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Prepare white cake mix according to package instructions. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3. Allow cake to cool completely, then poke holes all over the surface using a fork.
4. In a small pitcher, whisk together 1 box of strawberry gelatin and boiling water until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour evenly over the poked cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese in a stand mixer until smooth and fluffy. Remove and set aside.
6. Add heavy whipping cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract to the mixer bowl. Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Fold cream cheese into whipped cream until smooth and combined. Spread evenly over chilled cake.
8. In a medium bowl, combine crushed Golden Oreos, melted butter, and dry strawberry gelatin powder. Mix until crumbs are coated.
9. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the frosted cake, pressing gently to adhere.
10. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
For best texture, allow the cake to chill for at least 4 hours before frosting.
Crumb topping will soften over time but still adds delicious flavor and texture.
Use a light metal baking pan for more even baking results.
Optional: Add a few drops of red food coloring to the gelatin mix for a more vibrant color.
Perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or nostalgic summer treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg