Description
Light, creamy, and loaded with berry bliss, this Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake is a dreamy dessert that checks all the boxes for summer parties and cozy weekend bakes. A tender vanilla cake forms the base, soaked in vibrant strawberry gelatin and topped with rich cheesecake pudding, whipped cream, and juicy sliced strawberries. Whether you’re after a quick dessert idea, easy recipe for gatherings, or simply craving a cool, creamy bite—this cake delivers beautifully.
From its eye-catching presentation to its crowd-pleasing flavors, it’s the kind of cake that disappears fast. Perfect for anyone looking for quick breakfast bakes, effortless dinner party finales, or new food ideas to refresh your dessert table.
Ingredients
1 box vanilla or white cake mix (plus ingredients on box)
1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
1 box (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Optional: crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven and bake cake in 9×13-inch pan according to package directions. Cool 15 minutes.
- Poke holes across cake with handle of wooden spoon.
- Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stir in ½ cup cold water, and pour over cake. Chill 30 minutes.
- Whisk pudding mix with 2 cups milk until thickened, spread over cake.
- Spread whipped topping, garnish with strawberries and crushed graham crackers.
- Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert