Description
A delightful Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake infused with strawberry gelatin and topped with a crunchy Oreo blend, perfect for gatherings and dessert lovers.
Ingredients
- One (15.25 oz) box white cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (eggs, oil, water)
- 3 oz box strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 18-20 Golden Oreos, coarsely crushed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 oz box strawberry gelatin powder
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Follow the package instructions for the cake mix, combining the necessary eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Once cooled, poke holes evenly across the surface using a fork or the back of a wooden spoon.
- In a mixing cup, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water and stir well. Pour this mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Spread the frosting evenly over the chilled cake.
- Mix the crushed Golden Oreos with melted butter and the dry strawberry gelatin powder until well combined. Generously sprinkle this topping over the frosted cake, pressing lightly to help it adhere. If desired, garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider brushing the cake lightly with syrup made from strawberries and sugar after pouring the gelatin. Using store-bought frosting is a time-saver if needed.
