Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake (Printable Version)
Moist cake layered with strawberries, whipped vanilla cream, and a sweet cookie crunch topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Base
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1 box white cake mix
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Eggs (quantity as specified on cake mix package)
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Vegetable oil (quantity as specified on cake mix package)
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Water (quantity as specified on cake mix package)
→ Strawberry Infusion
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85 g (1 box, 3 oz) strawberry flavored gelatin powder
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240 ml (1 cup) boiling water
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120 ml (1/2 cup) cold water
→ Cream Layer
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96 g (1 box, 3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
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480 ml (2 cups) cold milk
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225 g (1 tub, 8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
→ Strawberry Crunch Topping
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10 Golden Oreo cookies or shortbread biscuits
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2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry flavored gelatin powder
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Steps To Follow:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x33 cm glass baking dish. Combine cake mix with eggs, oil, and water according to package instructions. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake as directed. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
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In a bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin powder in 240 ml boiling water. Stir in 120 ml cold water until incorporated. Using the handle of a spoon or a straw, poke holes evenly across the cooled cake. Pour gelatin mixture evenly over the cake surface. Refrigerate for 60 minutes to ensure absorption.
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Vigorously whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with 480 ml cold milk for 2 minutes until mixture thickens. Gently fold in thawed whipped topping until homogeneous. Spread creamy layer evenly over chilled cake.
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Pulse cookies and freeze-dried strawberries (or gelatin powder) in a food processor until coarse, uniform crumbs form. Blend in 2 tablespoons melted butter until mixture resembles damp sand.
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Generously sprinkle crunch topping over the creamy layer. Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to set. Portion cake directly from the glass dish and serve chilled.
# Notes and Tips:
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Allow the cake to rest thoroughly between each step to ensure distinct, vibrant layers and optimal texture.