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. If you haven’t heard of them, then let me introduce you. Country Cook friend, please meet Poke Cake. Poke Cake, this here is my good friend who would like to eat you. It was nice knowin’ ya.
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!
VIDEO INCLUDED BELOW:
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!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
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.
Enjoy!
Originally published: July 2011
Updated & republished: June 2019
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!
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
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.
Video
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
Did you make this recipe?Share it on Instagram @thecountrycook and mention us #thecountrycook!
WANT MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS ONE? YOU MUST TRY THESE!
CHERRY JELL-O DESSERT
ULTIMATE LEMON POKE CAKE
LEMON DROP CAKE
EASY LEMON CRUMBLE BARS
CHERRY 7-UP FLUFF
ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE
FRESH STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Look at you!! Those look so cute! Very unique and definitely love the colors. There is always room for Jell-O right?
these look delicious we make poke cakes a lot and love these as well
All your recipes always make me drool and this one is no exception!
Those look yummy! I am going to try them
YUM! I've seen the poke cake but never thought about turning them into cupcakes. SO cute!!
Just found you on pinterest and I can't wait to try this tomorrow!
Hi Kelli! Glad you found me :o)
Hope you like this recipe!!
Hi there I love making these and the cake form, Have you ever tried using Whip Topping for the icing?
Sooo good! Glad I found your blog!
I swear I grew up eating poke cakes. In highschool it was a favorite dessert of us kids in the lunchroom. Thanks for posting. I haven't made it in years!! Love your site.
What brand of whipped frosting are you using? Are you using Cool Whip? Would like to make these. Thank you for your help.
Hi Linda, not sure if you can see my ingredient picture above. It was a Duncan Hines whipped frosting. 🙂
Thank you for the quick response and the information. Was using my phone and missed the picture. Looking forward to making these cupcakes. Thanks again.
No problem at all! 🙂
I just came across your blog today, and I am drooling! Everything looks amazing! But I think that this needs to be the first thing I try! Now I'm your newest follower, and I'm thinking my husband is going to thank you! 🙂
Hi Melissa! Welcome! I'm glad to have you here. I hope you love everything you try! 🙂
Thanks for posting this! I remember making a "rainbow poke cake" when I was a little girl. A 9×11 pan, several color jellos and cool whip topping. I tried looking this recipe up several years ago, and could not find it. This is awesome….it is as easy as I remember!
They look delicious, I must try them thanks for sharing.
I am in the process of making these. 🙂 I am bummed though because I bought the larger sized jello since I couldn't see the picture clearly to see that it was only the 4oz size. Might want to add that to the ingredient list since there are varying sizes. Excited to dive into these later after dinner.
Have been making strawberry Jello "poke" cake since back in the day that they had "1,2,3 Jello" – anyone remember that? Anyway, I learned to make it with a can of strawberry pie filling spread over the top of the Jello and cake (once it is set up) and then top it with Cool Whip frosting. Yum!
Could you try this with pudding? I know they have poke cakes with pudding, but do you think it would work with pudding and cupcakes? Thanks
I've done this but I use strawberry frosting mixed with some thawed out cool whip for the frosting!! so awesome strait out of the fridge!
I love ur recipes and they way u present them, I used to love to cook, but for the past few years i have dreaded it, U are making it enjoyable for me again. Thank You!!!
We make these in the summer but instead of frosting we used Cool Whip and then top with slice of fruit. Get it ice cold in the fridge and serve on hot day….yummy and lite…not too heavy on the tummy.
i use the watermelon jello, also good.
I love jello cakes, my favorite is chocolate cake and orange jello. Also I use a pudding and dreamwhip icing so good!!!!
I love the jello kind…I use white cake mux..raspberry jello..and cool whip instead of frosting…a wonderful cool dessert in the summet!!!
Curious about the serving size. Yours say 12 but the back of my cake box says It makes 24. I don’t need to double the recipe then?
Delicious! Do you have recipes of cupcake which does not need to be baked? Like cook it using a steamer or a microwave oven?
No sorry, I do not.
I used mango jello and they were Funominal! Thank you for the recipes and tutorial!