Strawberry Jello Poke Cake
Retro Recipes
#SundaySupper
#SundaySupper Retro Recipes
This weekends #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 cook books 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.
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
- 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 1/2 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
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 the mom 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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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!
Helene
A homemade cake mix would work great! Thanks for stopping by!
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.
Sherron@SimplyGourmet recently posted..265. Ambrosia Salad #SundaySupper #RetrorRecipe
Sherron
You’re welcome. Sounds like your friend had one of those moms everyone loved to visit!
You brought back a flood of memories to me with you jello poke cake! Love your pictures too. Very retro looking1 Well done
Renee – Kudos Kitchen recently posted..Skinny Shrimp Scampi ~ #SundaySupper
Thank you Renee.
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!
Nicole @ The Daily Dish recently posted..Coca Cola Cupcakes | Retro Recipes | #SundaySupper
Thank you Nicole. Anything with Jello is fun for the kids. My grand daughter loved it.
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…
Heather@girlichef recently posted..Irish Cheddar-Whiskey Fondue {#SundaySupper}
I STILL make this during the summer for 4th of July…every year! So classic and so good!
Jen @JuanitasCocina recently posted..Frozen Pineapple Upside-Down Cake ~ Retro Recipes #SundaySupper!
I made this in the summer for the first time and it was a huge hit for Canada Day. Your cake looks divine!!
Tara
Thanks so much. It does taste so good!
The presentation is just to die for. Love the white frosting on the colorful interior!
BusyWorkingMama recently posted..List & Promote Your Give Away – 1/19
Thanks so much for visiting!
Yum! Your cake is such a gorgeous pink color…it would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!!!
Katie recently posted..She Devils: Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs for #SundaySupper
Katie
Thank you!
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
Sarah recently posted..Toast Topper #16: Grandma’s Mock Apricot Jam (Retro #SundaySupper)
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!
Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) recently posted..Sweet and Smoky Broccoli Salad #RetroRecipe #SundaySupper
Karen thank you so much! Your comment cracked me up. Good luck with the diet.
I have never made a poke cake before. Looks so pretty with the different colors!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts recently posted..Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic #SundaySupper
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.
Jenne recently posted..#SundaySupper – Patty Melt, Hand Cut Fries, & a Shake
Jenne thank you. You have got to try the new Cool Whip frosting. It is so good.
That´s such a pretty cake, and fun to make! It is a great recipe to make with kids. Great idea for a party!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen recently posted..Chicken Maryland with Corn Red Pepper Pudding and Fried Bananas #SundaySupper
Paula thank you. It would be great for a kid party.
Your Jello Poke Cake recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing this gem.
What a beautiful cake! A stunner. As a child, I loved jello squares.
Alaiyo Kiasi recently posted..Creamed Chipped Salmon Jerky on Toast for #SundaySupper #RetroRecipes
Alaiyo
Thank you. Jello is such a fun dessert when we were kids.
OMGoodness! I forgot about these. Oh now I want one! lol The pics are beautiful!
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog recently posted..A Retro Throwback of Tuna Noodle Casserole for #SundaySupper
Shannon Thank you!
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!
Conni Smith recently posted..Corn Casserole | It’s a Culinary Trip down Memory Lane for #SundaySupper
Conni
Thanks so much! It is a fun cake to make.
This is one fun cake! And, it’s gorgeous.
That is one decadent poke cake! Looks divine!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere recently posted..Healthy Rum Raisin Bread
This almost looks too good to eat. I did say almost.
Laura Hunter | Small Wallet Big Appetite recently posted..Mushroom Stroganoff #SundaySupper
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!!
Wendy I loved the pudding poke cakes. I’m planning to post one of those soon!
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!
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.
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!
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) recently posted..Grown-Up Tuna Melts for #SundaySupper
looks yummy and the recipe seems easy enough to try! thanks for sharing.
Dessert Lover recently posted..Classic Caramel Cake
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.
Renee recently posted..Walnut Olive Oil Cake
Renee I know…….. this is such a versatile cake.
Yum! This cake looks divine, as do your beautiful photos. That looks like retro summer on a plate.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked recently posted..Boston Cream Pie for a Retro Rad #SundaySupper
Nancy thank you so much!
This could have so many variations – great easy dessert.
Amanda @ MarocMama recently posted..Lamb and Vegetable Couscous
Amanda thanks for stopping by. My head is spinning with ideas for a new Jello Poke cake coming up soon!
How about the old recipe?? I have some that don’t like the whip icing. Thanks.
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?
I haven’t made the cool whip frosting myself. I was just curious as to what the original recipe was.
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.