Last Updated on October 16, 2025 by DIYbunker Team
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as merry and bright as the holiday season itself, this Strawberry Christmas Poke Cake is the perfect treat to bring to your festive table. It’s a delightful twist on a classic poke cake, with soft, fluffy layers of white and green marbled cake soaked with sweet strawberry Jello, then topped with a cloud of Cool Whip and a sprinkle of Christmas magic.
What I love most about this cake is how simple it is to make, yet it looks like something straight out of a holiday bakery window. The vibrant red and green colors make it a showstopper for any Christmas party, potluck, or cozy family dinner. Plus, it’s chilled and refreshing, which makes it an unexpected treat after all those warm, spiced holiday desserts.
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Frying Pan
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Fry Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 9×13 sheet cake
Ingredients
- 3 white cake box mixes + ingredients on box
- 1 packet (3 ounce box) of Strawberry Jello Mix
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- Green food dye
Topping
- Cool Whip
- Christmas Sprinkles
Directions
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix boxes.
- Line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, prepare 2 boxes of white cake mix and pour it into the prepared baking pan.
- In another mixing bowl, prepare one box of white cake mix and add green food dye to achieve the desired shade.
- Pour the green cake batter on top of the white cake, drizzling throughout then using a butter knife to drag the green through the white, creating designs.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry Jello mix with ½ cup of boiling water and stir until dissolved.
- Add ½ cup of cold water and stir to combine.
- Carefully pour the Jello mixture over the white parts of the poked cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set the Jello.
- Spread a layer of Cool Whip over the top of the chilled cake.
- Decorate with Christmas sprinkles.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Strawberry Christmas Poke Cake
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9x13 sheet cake 1x
Description
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as merry and bright as the holiday season itself, this Strawberry Christmas Poke Cake is the perfect treat to bring to your festive table. It’s a delightful twist on a classic poke cake, with soft, fluffy layers of white and green marbled cake soaked with sweet strawberry Jello, then topped with a cloud of Cool Whip and a sprinkle of Christmas magic.
Ingredients
- 3 white cake box mixes + ingredients on box
- 1 packet (3 ounce box) of Strawberry Jello Mix
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- Green food dye
Topping
- Cool Whip
- Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix boxes.
- Line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, prepare 2 boxes of white cake mix and pour it into the prepared baking pan.
- In another mixing bowl, prepare one box of white cake mix and add green food dye to achieve the desired shade.
- Pour the green cake batter on top of the white cake, drizzling throughout then using a butter knife to drag the green through the white, creating designs.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry Jello mix with ½ cup of boiling water and stir until dissolved.
- Add ½ cup of cold water and stir to combine.
- Carefully pour the Jello mixture over the white parts of the poked cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set the Jello.
- Spread a layer of Cool Whip over the top of the chilled cake.
- Decorate with Christmas sprinkles.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
