Description
A delightful and vibrant dessert capturing the spirit of summer with a moist strawberry-infused cake, creamy toppings, and a crunchy crumble.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously.
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, adding the necessary ingredients such as water, oil, and eggs.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the cake for the time recommended on the box, typically around 30-35 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Poke holes all over the top with the end of a wooden spoon or a skewer, about 1 inch apart.
- Mix together the sweetened condensed milk and strawberry syrup until evenly combined.
- Pour this mixture over the warm cake, allowing it to flow into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, granulated sugar, and strawberry jello in a bowl.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Sprinkle the graham cracker mixture over the whipped topping, pressing down gently.
- Garnish with fresh chopped strawberries if desired.
- Slice up the cake, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For extra moisture, ensure that the poured mixture seeps deep into the holes. You can use different flavored jello or cookies for the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg