Strawberry Jello Poke Cupcakes are so simple to make and so yummy. Just some cake mix, strawberry jell-o and some whipped frosting!
STRAWBERRY JELL-O POKE CUPCAKES
I really like sharing fun and easy recipes like this next one for Strawberry Jell-O Poke Cupcakes. Raise your hand if you've heard of Poke Cakes. Chances are you have and you have eaten them in some form or other over the years. 
CAKE MIX, JELL-O AND WHIPPED FROSTING
These cupcakes are a lot of fun to make. Your kids can help you (they love to poke the holes) and these are so much fun to take to a potluck or BBQ. Folks love them and I gotta tell ya, they are usually pretty surprised to find that you made this with a boxed cake mix and jello. My co-workers were. They had no idea. A few of them had never heard of this before so when some of the gals asked me for the recipe, they were shocked!
TIPS FOR MAKING JELL-O POKE CAKES:
Boxed cake mixes are good y'all! I used to be one of those folks who always thought making absolutely everything from scratch was best. And sometimes it is, but when you don't have the time (or maybe the energy) to go totally from scratch - these little helpers are a fantastic substitute. And this can me made as a 9 x 13 cake!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
white cake mix
ingredients required to make cake; egg whites, water and oil
strawberry gelatin
boiling water
whipped white frosting
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY JELL-O POKE CUPCAKES:
Mix cupcakes as directed on the back of the box and bake as directed. Allow cupcakes to cool completely. Boil 1 cup water and add jello, whisk until completely dissolved.
Poke holes in cupcakes with fork or toothpick. Don't be afraid to pick right down in there several times. You want plenty of holes for the jell-o to seep into.
Using a spoon, pour strawberry gelatin mixture over cupcake.
They are still a little naked. Now they need to go into the fridge for about 2-3 hours to set. Once set, frost cupcakes using whipped frosting. And if you like, top it off with fresh, sliced strawberries and enjoy!
Cook's Note: You can use any combination of cake mix or jello flavor you like with these. You can use a vanilla or yellow cake mix. Orange Jello works well with these. Or try lemon cake mix with lemon Jell-o (one of my personal faves.) Also, for 4th of July celebrations, it might be fun to use a Berry Blue Jello as well.
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STRAWBERRY JELL-O POKE CUPCAKES
Strawberry Jello Poke Cupcakes are so simple to make and so yummy. Just some cake mix, strawberry jell-o and some whipped frosting!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- ingredients required to make cake egg whites, water and oil
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup water
- 1 container whipped white frosting
Instructions
- Mix cupcakes as directed on the back of the box and bake as directed. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
- Boil 1 cup water and add jello, stir until completely dissolved.
- Poke holes in cupcakes with fork or toothpick. Don't be afraid to pick right down in there several times. You want plenty of holes for the jell-o to seep into.
- Using a spoon, pour strawberry gelatin mixture over cupcake.
- Then put cupcakes into the fridge for about 2-3 hours to set.
- Once set, frost cupcakes using whipped frosting.
- Top it off with fresh, sliced strawberries.
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Notes
This same recipe can be used to make a 9 x 13 cake. You can use any combination of cake mix or Jell-) flavor you like with these. Orange Jell-o works well with these. Also, for 4th of July celebrations, it might be fun to use a Berry Blue Jell-O.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 48mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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Originally published: July 2011
Updated & republished: June 2019
I haven't had one of these in years! Looks yummy.
I use yellow or lemon cake with Lime jello and then add a lemon pudding to the Dream Whipped topping together for a very light and fluffy cake. I only use half the milk for the Dream Whip Topping and pudding combined. Makes it wonderfully thick and light,
I haven't had poke cake in such a long time! I just love the combination of flavors you can do with it! Thanks for the reminder!
Sooo cute!! I love jello cake. Never thought to do it in cupcake form! These are perfect for the 4th!
I'm raising my hand! I've had a poke cake as my birthday cake as long back as I can remember ... and to this day (I'm 40), I still have my mom make me that cake each year. She uses a vanilla/chocolate marble cake mix with the strawberry Jello, so it's basically a Neopolitan. Yum!
Thank you everyone! Such a fun recipe and so many combinations! Tracey, that is a great idea!! Your Momma is so creative :o)
I have never heard of these before but want one now in the worst way. I love jello desserts and this looks delicious. Yummy!
Brandie, Thanks a bunch for the introduction. Until now, poke cakes have escaped me through the years. Not only are these fun, but they're festive. From my vantage point, convenience rocks - you know I've said it before, "Box mix takes the ache out of cake!" You-n-yours be sure to have a safe, fun-filled July 4 holiday!
What a great idea!! These looks so cute!! 🙂
Poke cake rocks! Super easy, and so awesome looking!
Sounds wonderful! Yummy! Great recipe!
Haven't had 'poke cake' in years. I think I have a recipe for a homemade cake for these. But your strawberries on top are the perfect adornment.
Oh, this reminds me of my mom! We loved this when I was growing up...and I bet my kids would, too.
Brandie, can I blame you for my tightening waistband??? LOL.
I never made Poke cupcakes, only the cake. they are so much fun to make, and eat! thanks for the memories. I might just have to try the poke cupcakes.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July Weekend! I have made the cake version many times but for the life of me have no idea why i have never done a cute little cupcake.
They look so pretty. I do a version of this with chocolate pudding used in the poke holes. One of my childrens faves.
I love poke cake but haven't had it in ages. I like your idea of using red and blue jello- that would be really cute! 🙂
I've never met poke cake before, so thank you for the introduction! These are so darn stinkin cute!
I love poke cake and how fun to make cupcakes that way. Yum! Happy Independence Day!
This was great - thank you! My kids loved helping to make them 🙂
I just made a poke cake for a woman's group the other day. And then I wondered if I could do cupcakes. I couldn't think of how to get the jello on the cupcakes directly without making a mess. A SPOON! Duh! Thank you so much. I can't wait to try it.
Thank you for this recipe! Took them to bible study and they were all gobbled up!
I love poke cake. You made them into cupcakes. What a great idea.
Brandie - you're brilliant: poke cakes. Haven't heard of them before but now you've enlightened me. Love how you've transformed them like this. Each time I'm on Facebook and "poke" will be thinking of you!
Brandie, thank you for this! We made strawberry, orange and lemon for a bake sale. Our table sold out first!!
These cupcakes look and sound so moist and delicious! Please link your recipe up at Muffin and Cupcake Monday! Thanks!
http://www.talkingdollarsandcents.net/muffin-monday-cheddar-cheese-muffins