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Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Jello Poke Easter Cake

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A bright and cheerful strawberry lemonade jello poke cake with moist vanilla cake, tangy lemonade jello, and fresh strawberries, perfect for Easter or any spring celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) lemon-flavored gelatin (jello)
  • 1 cup boiling water (240 ml)
  • 1 cup cold water or cold lemonade (240 ml)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 300 g)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar or honey to macerate strawberries
  • 1 tub (8 oz / 227 g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream
  • Fresh strawberry slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×13 inch pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix with the eggs, oil, and water as directed on the box. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes until warm but not hot. Using a wooden skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the surface about 1 inch apart.
  5. In a heatproof bowl, dissolve the lemon gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water or cold lemonade and stir to combine. Let cool for 5 minutes but do not let it set.
  6. Slowly pour the jello mixture evenly over the warm cake, making sure the liquid seeps into all the poked holes.
  7. Toss the sliced strawberries with sugar or honey if using. Let them sit for 10 minutes to release their juices.
  8. Sprinkle the macerated strawberries evenly over the cake surface and gently press them down so they slightly sink into the jello layer.
  9. Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the jello to fully set.
  10. Before serving, spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake and garnish with extra fresh strawberry slices.

Notes

Do not overbake the cake to ensure it absorbs the jello well. Poke holes when the cake is warm but not hot. Pour jello slowly and evenly. Use fresh strawberries for best texture. Chill the cake thoroughly for best flavor and texture. Whip your own cream for fresher taste. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to slice cleanly.

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