American Flag Strawberry Poke Cake
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Celebrate summer with vibrant layers of sweetness in this American Flag Strawberry Poke Cake—an irresistible dessert that’s perfect for gatherings!
- Author: Gianna
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 15 oz boxed white cake mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 oz box strawberry flavored Jell-o
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 8 oz tub non-dairy whipped topping
- 8 oz package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound strawberries (sliced thin)
- 1 to 2 cups blueberries
- Preheat your oven as per the instructions on the boxed cake mix.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix with boiling water and stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake according to package instructions until golden brown.
- After cooling for about 20 minutes, poke holes in the top of the cake using a fork.
- Dissolve strawberry Jell-o in boiling water, then add cold water; pour over the poked cake and refrigerate for at least three hours.
- In another bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, non-dairy whipped topping, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the chilled cake, then decorate with sliced strawberries for stripes and blueberries for stars.
- Chill again for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg