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Moms Strawberry Poke Cake

 Strawberry Poke Cake

 

My Mom would bake these poke cakes and we thought she was the best, most creative baker. Well now we all know... These Retro cakes are making a comeback! This recipe by Betty Crocker is exactly how my Mom made it. 


  • 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ white cake mix 
  • Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
  • 1 box (4-serving size)strawberry-flavored gelatin  (Or any Any flavor)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 cups)
  • Fresh strawberries if using strawberry - you can use raspberries, if desired 

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