Strawberry Jello Poke Cake

whipped topping

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

yellow cake mix

🥗Healthier: homemade cake batter

💰Cheaper: vanilla cake mix

Homemade batter can be healthier and more flavorful.

fresh strawberries

🥗Healthier: frozen strawberries

💰Cheaper: canned strawberries

Frozen or canned can be more affordable and available year-round.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar provides a lower glycemic index.

Prepare the white cake mix as directed on the box.

Pour the boiling water into a bowl with the Jell-O strawberry-flavored gelatin and stir until dissolved.

Poke holes in the baked cake using a fork or skewer.

Pour the Jell-O mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.

Let the cake cool in the refrigerator for a few hours or until set.

Spread the Cool Whip over the top of the cake.

Garnish with halved fresh strawberries.

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