Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake: A Dessert That Pops with Flavor

Introduction:
Imagine a cake that combines the soft, moist texture of a poke cake with the nostalgic crunch of a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar. This Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake is the ultimate dessert for parties, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Bursting with strawberry flavor and topped with a crunchy crumble, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

1 box of white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
1 packet (3 oz) strawberry gelatin mix
1 cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
For the Topping:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Crunch Layer:

1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
1 cup vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers
3 tbsp melted butter
How to Make:

Prepare the Cake: