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Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake

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A delightful dessert capturing the sweetness of fresh strawberries with moist, flavorful bites, topped with whipped cream and a crunchy graham cracker layer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box of strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box, typically water, oil, and eggs)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup strawberry syrup
  • 1 (8 oz) tub of whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jello (or strawberry gelatin)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the cake mix as per the package instructions, pour into the baking dish, and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes.
  3. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. Once cooled slightly, poke holes in the cake with a wooden spoon or skewer.
  5. Mix together the sweetened condensed milk and strawberry syrup, then pour over the warm cake.
  6. Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, and strawberry jello in a bowl.
  8. Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake.
  9. Sprinkle the graham cracker mixture over the whipped topping.
  10. Garnish with optional fresh strawberries.
  11. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding vanilla extract to the whipped topping. Thoroughly poke holes for better absorption.

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