Substitute Golden Oreos: Use shortbread cookies or vanilla wafers for a different kind of cookie crunch on top.
Add Fresh Strawberries: Slice fresh strawberries and layer them under the whipped topping for extra flavor and color.
Substitute Strawberry Jell-O: Try raspberry or cherry Jell-O for a fun flavor swap that still tastes fruity and sweet.
Add Cream Cheese: Mix softened cream cheese into the whipped topping for a thicker, richer layer on top. Use homemade whipped cream if you want a fluffier topping with a fresh taste.
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How to Make Strawberry Crunch Cake
Follow along with our step-by-step photos to make this strawberry shortcake poke cake from start to finish. Check out the tips and tricks below, so everything turns out just right. Let’s get started!
FIRST STEP: Preheat the oven to 350°F or as directed on the box cake mix package directions.
Mix and bake the cake in a 9×13-inch glass baking dish according to the instructions. Cool cake completely.
SECOND STEP: Meanwhile, heat the evaporated milk over medium in a small saucepan. Whisk in ½ of the package of strawberry gelatin powder, stirring and heating until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
