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Strawberry Jello Poke Cake Retro Recipes
This Strawberry JELLO Poke Cake recipe is one of those retro recipes that will never go out of style. Fun to make and impressive to serve for any occasion. A dessert recipe that will have everyone excited to bite into a piece of strawberry flavored cake smothered in a layer of Cool Whip Topping.
#SundaySupper Retro Recipes
This weekend’s #SundaySupper is all about Retro recipes, then and now. If you poke around on my site you will see how much I love old vintage recipes. I even have a Vintage Recipe Project where I remake old family recipes from my collection of recipe cards and cookbooks that my mother-in-law has passed down to me.
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake
If you’d like to check out the vintage recipes you can click on the Vintage Recipes category for a full list of all the vintage recipes I have updated or made in the past.
We all have recipes that bring back fond childhood memories. Jello played a big part in my childhood.
I can remember how excited I would get when my mom made jello. Sometimes it would be plain jello and whipped cream. Other times it might be a beautiful jello dessert with fruit cocktail mixed in and I would dig around in my bowl hoping I got a cherry half. What a disappointment it was when there was no cherry to be found in my bowl!
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake #SundaySupper
For Sunday Supper this week I decided to try my hand at a Jello Poke Cake. Back in the day you would frost a Poke Cake with Cool Whip but Kraft has a new Cool Whip Frosting now that is to die for. So I updated this vintage/retro recipe by using the new Cool Whip Frosting.
I hope this #SundaySupper brings back some fun childhood memories for you also!
What fun Jello dessert did you eat as a child?
Scroll down past the recipe for the rest of the Sunday Supper Retro Recipes.
How to make JELLO Poke Cake
- 1 box of white cake mix or your favorite homemade white cake recipe
- ingredients to make cake
- 2 – 3 oz boxes of Strawberry Jello
- 2½ cups of water, divided
- 1 tub Vanilla Kraft Cool Whip Frosting
- Make the cake mix as directed.
- Cool for 1 hour.
- Using a wooden spoon poke holes all around the top of the cake.
- After the cake has cooled boil 2 cups of water.
- Stir in the two boxes of jello.
- Stir until Jello has disolved.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of cold water and stir.
- Pour the jello over the cooled cake.
- Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Frost with Vanilla Cool Whip Frosting
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This JELL-O Poke cake is a retro recipe that has been enjoyed by millions for many years.
Ingredients
- 1 box of white cake mix or your favorite homemade white cake recipe
- ingredients to make cake
- 2 – 3 oz boxes of Strawberry Jello
- 2 1/2 cups of water, divided
- 1 tub Vanilla Kraft Cool Whip Frosting
Instructions
Cake
- Make the cake mix as directed.
- Cool for 1 hour.
- Using a wooden spoon poke holes all around the top of the cake.
Jello Portion of recipe
- After the cake has cooled boil 2 cups of water.
- Stir in the two boxes of jello.
- Stir until Jello has disolved.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup of cold water and stir.
- Pour the jello over the cooled cake.
- Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.
Frosting
- Frost with Vanilla Cool Whip Frosting
This Week’s Sunday Supper is all about “Retro Recipes.” Those food memories that immediately take us back in time. Some of us enjoyed them so much that we will never change our mom’s or grandma’s recipe.
Other’s were ready to reinvent and update their favorite Retro Recipe.
Join us Around the Family Table this Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time and share your favorite Retro Food Memory with us!
Sunday Supper Retro Appetizers:
- Irish Cheddar-Whiskey Fondue by girlichef
- Retro Football Party: Fondue, Deviled Chicken Wings & Lemon Chiffon by Zest Florida Foodie
- She Devils: Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs by Ruffles & Truffles
Sunday Supper Retro Salads:
- Coca-Cola Salad by Magnolia Days
- Salmon Salad | Retro Tuna Salad by Family Foodie
- Ambrosia Salad by Simply Gourmet
- Romaine “Wedge” Salad with Hot Maple Bacon Dressing by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Carrot & Raisin Salad by The Roxx Box
- Sweet & Smoky Broccoli Salad by In The Kitchen with KP
Sunday Supper Retro Breads and Sandwiches:
- Italian Style Bread by The Meltaways
- Creamed Chipped Salmon Jerky on Toast by Pescetarian Journal
- Grown-Up Tuna Melts by Home Cooking Memories
- English Muffin Pizzas by Comfy Cuisine
- Patty Melt, Hand Cut Fries, & a Shake by Mooshu Jenne
- Grown-Up Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup by The Catholic Foodie
- Toast Topper #16: Grandma’s Mock Apricot Jam by Yummy What Smells So Good?
SundaySupper Main Dishes:
- Chicken Pot Pie Topped With Bacon Cheddar Biscuits by Chocolate Moosey
- Tuna Noodle Casserole by Country Girl in the Village
- Nana’s Marinated Beef Roast by Supper for a Steal
- Chorizo Scotch Eggs by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Chicken Maryland by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Mushroom Stroganoff by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Dairyfree Toast Hawaii by Galactosemia in PDX
- Porcupine Meatballs by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Chicken Kiev by The Urban Mrs.
- Salmon Quiche with Preserved Lemon by Shockingly Delicious
- Steak Diane by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Fried Chicken only in the Oven by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Hambak Steak a.k.a. Salisbury Steak by Kimchi Mom
- Retro-Redo: Homemade TV Dinner by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Kicked Up Meatloaf by Curious Cuisiniere
- Shrimp Scampi (a lighter version) by Kudos Kitchen
- Old-Fashioned Pork Chops by My Trial in the Kitchen
- Jägerschnitzel by Sustainable Dad
- Healthier Hamburger-Corn Noodle Casserole by The Weekend Gourmet
- Tuna Noodle Casserole by Cookistry
- Chicken-N-Biscuits Pot Pie Casserole by The Messy Baker Blog
- Souper Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes by Mama.Mommy.Mom
- Meatloaf that will make you swoon and Datz the truth by Midlife Roadtrip
Sunday Supper Retro Sides and Veggies:
- Smokey Braised Red Cabbage by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Classic Corn Casserole by The Foodie Army Wife
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Mem’s Broccoli Casserole by Momma’s Meals
- Tator Tot Casserole by Neighbor Food Blog
Sunday Supper Retro Desserts and Cocktails:
- Peachy Keen Tutti-Frutti Jello by La Cocina de Leslie
- Old School Boozy Rum Cake by Webicurean
- Individual Baked Alaskas by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Rainbow Jello by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
- Pineapple Bars by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Creamy Dairy Free Fresh Orange Julius With Coconut Milk by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Refrigerator Strawberry Cheesecake by There and Back Again
- Frozen Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by Juanita’s Cocina
- Boston Cream Pie by Gotta Get Baked
- Coca-Cola Cupcakes by Daily Dish Recipes
- Jello Poke Cake by Flour On My Face
- Devil’s Food Cake by Maroc Mama
- Bread Pudding with Pecans by Basic and Delicious
- Victoria Sponge Cake by The Lovely Pantry
- A Chocolate Twist on the Classic Japanese Strawberry Shortcake by Ninja Baking
- Post War Apple Pudding by My Cute Bride
- Spaghetti with Currywurst Sauce by Masala Herb
- Layered Mini Chocolate Banana Cakes by Big Bears Wife
- Raspberry Jam Cakes by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
- Cocktail: Moscow Mule by Crazy Foodie Stunts
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Love Poke Cake recipes? Then check out this Rainbow Jello Poke Cake
A vintage retro recipe turned into a bright and colorful cake that is sure to impress your guests: Rainbow Jello Poke Cake
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb
Such a gorgeous looking cake, the pink/red shades are to die for. The recipe sounds easy when using cake mix. Unfortunately we don’t get cake mixes here. Thanks for sharing!
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Helene
A homemade cake mix would work great! Thanks for stopping by!
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I remember jello poke cakes. I had a friend and her Mom always made them. I could never get my Mom to try them though. When I had sleepovers at this friends home we would try and convince her Mom that this cake was necessary. Some times it worked and some times it did not. Thanks for reintroducing a childhood favorite back into my line up recipes to make this year.
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Sherron
You’re welcome. Sounds like your friend had one of those moms everyone loved to visit!
Nicole @ The Daily Dish
Such a fun retro recipe. My kids and I still make this all the time, because well – I just don’t think it’s ever going to stop being a fun cake for kids (and adults… I will admit).
Yours looks delicious!
Flour On My Face
Thank you Nicole. Anything with Jello is fun for the kids. My grand daughter loved it.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
You brought back a flood of memories to me with you jello poke cake! Love your pictures too. Very retro looking1 Well done 🙂
Flour On My Face
Thank you Renee.
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I don’t know if I should admit it, but I STILL love Jello Poke Cake! This totally takes me back…but it’s much taller and prettier than the 9×13’s of my childhood… 😉
Jen @JuanitasCocina
I STILL make this during the summer for 4th of July…every year! So classic and so good!
Tara
I made this in the summer for the first time and it was a huge hit for Canada Day. Your cake looks divine!!
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Tara
Thanks so much. It does taste so good!
Katie
Yum! Your cake is such a gorgeous pink color…it would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!!!
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Katie
Thank you!
BusyWorkingMama
The presentation is just to die for. Love the white frosting on the colorful interior!
Flour On My Face
Thanks so much for visiting!
Sarah
Oh, this just brought back so many memories of the Corn Roast our school used to hold. Good times! I always liked the lemon/cherry one
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
I have never made a poke cake before. Looks so pretty with the different colors!
Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP)
7 days on South Beach with no sweets and I was fine until I saw this cake! Holy flashback batman! The thought of that gooey jell-o soaked bottom of the cake is making me twitch. lol Gorgeous photos!
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Karen thank you so much! Your comment cracked me up. Good luck with the diet.
Jenne
Very pretty! I like to use whipping cream and powdered sugar for ice cream cakes just like cool whip basically. I didn’t know they have the new product out.
Flour On My Face
Jenne thank you. You have got to try the new Cool Whip frosting. It is so good.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen
That´s such a pretty cake, and fun to make! It is a great recipe to make with kids. Great idea for a party!
Flour On My Face
Paula thank you. It would be great for a kid party.
TheNinjaBaker
Your Jello Poke Cake recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing this gem.
Alaiyo Kiasi
What a beautiful cake! A stunner. As a child, I loved jello squares.
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Alaiyo
Thank you. Jello is such a fun dessert when we were kids.
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog
OMGoodness! I forgot about these. Oh now I want one! lol The pics are beautiful!
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Shannon Thank you!
Conni Smith
I remember the very first time my mom made this. We were so impressed with the little waves of color in the cake. Such memories! 🙂 I’m glad you made this one!
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Conni
Thanks so much! It is a fun cake to make.
Jennie @themessybakerblog
This is one fun cake! And, it’s gorgeous.
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
That is one decadent poke cake! Looks divine!
Laura Hunter | Small Wallet Big Appetite
This almost looks too good to eat. I did say almost. 🙂
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet)
I used to LOVE when we had this cake when I was a kid. There’s a version made with Jello pudding that’s really good too!!
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Wendy I loved the pudding poke cakes. I’m planning to post one of those soon!
Danyelle Franciosa
That tastes really so good! I love strawberries especially a strawberry cake. By the way I love this one I love to try this at home.
Thanks!
Donna
I’m not a big fan of Jello, but I have a nostalgic fondness for poke cake. I remember one that had both blue and red Jello in a white cake for Fourth of July that was pretty, with the red and blue stripes. Thanks for reminding me of this!
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Donna
They sure do make pretty cakes. I’ve seen the red white and blue one and it is so pretty.
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories)
Oooh, I have a tub of the Cool Whip Frosting in my freezer right now….would be a fun way to use it and I haven’t made a Jell-o poke cake in forever! yum!
Dessert Lover
looks yummy and the recipe seems easy enough to try! thanks for sharing.
Renee
So all I can think of is the possibilities of colors and flavors with the different Jellos. How fun! You can make one for any season…team colors…and more.
Flour On My Face
Renee I know…….. this is such a versatile cake.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked
Yum! This cake looks divine, as do your beautiful photos. That looks like retro summer on a plate.
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Nancy thank you so much!
Amanda @ MarocMama
This could have so many variations – great easy dessert.
Flour On My Face
Amanda thanks for stopping by. My head is spinning with ideas for a new Jello Poke cake coming up soon!
angie
How about the old recipe?? I have some that don’t like the whip icing. Thanks.
Flour On My Face
Hi Angie
I will be posting a recipe with a cream cheese frosting this week that might make your family happy. Have you tried the cool whip frosting yet?
angie
I haven’t made the cool whip frosting myself. I was just curious as to what the original recipe was.
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Angie
Sorry for the confusion. I never had an original cool whip frosting recipe. I came across that info while researching Jello recipes. I do believe Cool Whip did sell a boxed frosting mix many years ago. Maybe that was used but I am not sure of that is available any more.
howard @ photographer Yorkshire
I came across your recipe while i was looking for a cake recipe to bake for my wife’s birthday. You just brought back great memories. I am definitely going to prepare this for my wife’s 37th birthday. thank you for sharing. i love your retro style blog and recipes.
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Howard
That is so sweet! Thanks for stopping by. I hope your wife has a great birthday.
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It looks so yummy. Can’t wait for this Sunday. My kids will be so surprised, as i don’t bake cakes that often but this recipe worth’s a try. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Randy
I’m very curious about how you did the poke cake to get two layers. Did you do the poke & jello before removing the layers from the pans? If so, how did you get the layers out? We have always served a poke cake out of the baking pan.
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Randy
Yes I did poke the individual cakes before removing them from the pan.
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Your photographs are amazing!!! I just came across your blog while looking for recipes. I am newly married and to be honest I am not the best cook. I wanted to surprise my husband and I decided to go with your recipe. Well, Thank you so much!!! I cannot describe in words how happy he was. He gained confidence in me that i will be able to cook. I know it takes years but I will definitely wait for your new posts for new surprises:)
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Very nice recipe.. I will have a go at making it this weekend. Looks very tasty . Retro cooking at it’s finest!
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This is the second time I tired the recipe and to be honest it tastes delicious but it doesn’t look anything like your creative design. Hopefully, the next time its not only going to taste good but also will look good.
Kendra
My favorite!! I like to add Pop Rocks on top of the cool whip for “sprinkles”!!
Arlene Mobley
Kendra what a fun idea. My grandkids would love that!
Mandy Jones
Thanks soooooo much for posting the original frosting recipe! I used to make this cake with that frosting and cannot find my recipe or find it on the internet !! Thank you, thank you!! Nothing can compare to that original homemade frosting!! Thanks!!