This Strawberry Crunch Cake recipe is easy to make and a great way to enjoy the sweet strawberry flavor that we all know and love. The sweet, moist cake and crunchy cookie topping make this treat truly unforgettable!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ The strawberry crunch topping elevates this boxed cake mix into a delicious dessert that tastes just like your ice cream truck favorite.
✔️ It has the same topping as the strawberry shortcake ice cream bars you loved as a kid!
✔️ It's light, sweet and delicious!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- strawberry cake mix or white cake mix
- eggs
- vegetable oil
- two 3-ounce packages of strawberry jello
- Cool Whip
- Golden Oreo Cookies
- butter
- fresh strawberries
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom!
- Place the cake mix in a large bowl. Prepare as directed on the package. Bake in a 9x13 cake pan.
- When the cake comes out of the oven, immediately poke holes all over the top of it, using either a skewer or the back end of a wooden spoon.
- Pour the boiling water into the jello and stir until it's dissolved. Immediately spoon the jello over the top of the warm cake. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to set the jello.
- Place the cookies in a ziplock bag. Using a rolling pin to crush the cookies. Crush them well; you don't want any big chunks.
- Pour the golden oreos cookie crumbs into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the strawberry jello and melted butter. Lightly mix to combine the mix into a strawberry shortcake crumble.
- Remove the cooled cake from the refrigerator. Evenly spread cool whip over the whole cake.
- Sprinkle the strawberry shortcake crumbles over the top of the cake. Top with fresh strawberries. Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
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- 9x13 cake pan
- wooden spoon or large skewer
- Ziploc bag and rolling pin
- saucepan
- medium bowl
- offset spatula or frosting tool
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FAQ's
Typically strawberry crunch cake topping is crushed shortbread, freeze-dried strawberries, and butter. We are making it even easier by using cookies, and strawberry gelatin to get the same flavor!
I don't recommend using round cake pans to make strawberry crunch poke cake like this one. The cake is too moist to be able to stand up on it's own.
You can use homemade buttercream frosting or even cream cheese frosting. However, I really like the Cool Whip because it's light and fluffy.
Deb's tips
- Make sure you use a 9x13 baking dish to make this delicious cake recipe.
- instead of the rolling pin method, you could use a food processor to make the strawberry crumble topping.
- Add one teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter to flavor this recipe.
Variations
- If you don't have strawberry cake mix, white or yellow cake mix will look pretty and taste great!
- If you don't have Golden Oreo cookies, you can use any type of cookie that has a crunchy texture. Graham crackers or shortbread would work great!
Storage
Refrigerate - Cover leftover cake with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze - Freeze any leftovers in a freezer safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Related recipes
- This Strawberry Fudge recipe is a delicious dessert to make when you need something simple, yet tasty.
- Strawberry Shortcake is a great way to use up fresh strawberries during the height of strawberry season. Plus, it's not overly sweet, and it's refreshing making it perfect for a summer day.
- These Strawberry Sandwich Cookies are buttery, and filled with sweet strawberry jam filling. If you are in the market for a recipe that will wow your loved ones this is the recipe for you.
Serve with
- I love to serve this sweet treat with a hearty meal like this Stuffed Pepper Casserole. It's comforting, filling and full of flavor.
- These Steamed Brussel Sprouts pair well with a rich meal like this casserole. Plus, they only take minutes to make!
- If you are like me and love a good fresh bread side to go along with your meals give these Rolls from Frozen Bread Dough a try. They are soft, fluffy, and taste amazing!
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Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe
Equipment
- 1 9x13 cake pan
Ingredients
- 1 strawberry cake mix, eggs and vegetable oil prepare according to package instructions
- 2 3 ounce packages strawberry jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 ounces cool whip
- 20 golden oreo cookies
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 3 ounce package strawberry jello
- 20 fresh strawberries
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Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix as directed on the package in a 9x13 cake pan.
- When the cake comes out of the oven immediately poke holes all over the top of it, using either a skewer or the back end a wooden spoon.
- Pour the boiling water into the jello and stir until it's dissolved. Immediately spoon the jello over the top of the warm cake. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to set the jello.
- Place the cookies in a ziplock bag. Using rolling pin to crush the cookies. Crush them well, you don't want any big chunks.
- Pour the cookie crumbs into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the strawberry jello and melted butter. Lightly mix to combine the mix into a crumble.
- Remove the cooled cake from the refrigerator. Evenly spread cool whip over the top of the cake.
- Sprinkle the strawberry crumble mixture over the top of the cake. Top with fresh strawberries. Serve and enjoy!
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