Ingredients:

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) white or yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla or cheesecake pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking pan thoroughly.
  2. Combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs; beat until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, use the wooden spoon handle to poke holes every 1 inch across the entire surface.
  5. Whisk the gelatin powder into boiling water until completely dissolved, then stir in the cold water.
  6. Slowly pour the liquid gelatin over the hot cake, ensuring the liquid fills every hole. Let the cake cool completely to room temperature.
  7. Beat the instant pudding mix and cold milk together for 2 minutes until thickened.
  8. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping to create a creamy pudding layer.
  9. Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
  10. Top with the remaining whipped topping and garnish with sliced fresh strawberries.
  11. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours before slicing and serving.