🍓 Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake is a nostalgic dessert inspired by classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars! It starts with a fluffy white cake soaked in sweet strawberry gelatin, layered with a rich cream cheese whipped topping, and finished with a buttery strawberry-Oreo crunch topping. It’s a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead treat that’s perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or summer parties! 🍰✨
đź§ľ Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 18–20 Golden Oreos, crushed
- ÂĽ cup melted butter
- 1 box (3 oz) dry strawberry gelatin powder
Optional:
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish