Description
A delicious, no-bake strawberry cheesecake poke cake that is perfect for gatherings and family-friendly dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 pack strawberry gelatin (3 oz)
- 1 cup boiling water
- Additional strawberry slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and cold water in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until combined and smooth—about 2 minutes.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once the cake is cool, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top.
- Mix the strawberry gelatin with 1 cup of boiling water in a separate bowl. Stir until dissolved.
- Pour the dissolved gelatin evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until creamy and smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Spread the creamy cheesecake mixture over the chilled cake, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Top with sliced strawberries for an added layer of freshness. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Cut into squares, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Make ahead for even better flavor! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg