Mason Jar Poke Cake Better Than . . . Strawberry Shortcake Parfait

This Mason Jar Poke Cake Parfait is a delicious take on strawberry shortcake. It has fresh strawberries, sweet vanilla pudding, moist strawberry cake, and whipped cream in a cute and portable jar.

Ingredients:

• 1 box strawberry cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C and prepare the strawberry cake mix according to package instructions

Bake the cake in a 9x13 inch pan as directed, then let it cool completely

In a bowl, mix diced strawberries with granulated sugar and set aside for 10 minutes to macerate

Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cooled cake

Prepare the vanilla pudding by whisking the instant pudding mix with cold milk until smooth

Pour over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form

Layer the Mason jars with crumbled strawberry cake, macerated strawberries, vanilla pudding-soaked cake, and whipped cream

Repeat the layers until the jars are filled, finishing with a dollop of whipped cream on top

Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the whipped cream layer for added crunch

Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 2 hours before serving

Enjoy this delightful Mason Jar Poke Cake Better Than

Strawberry Shortcake Parfait