Strawberry Poke Cake
Enjoy this moist and delicious strawberry poke cake. Made with fresh mashed berries and creamy homemade whipped cream over a base of homemade lemon cake mix. It’s budget-friendly, healthy and super easy to make with simple ingredients. This strawberry poke cake will be the biggest hit at your summer gathering or cookout!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mashed strawberries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- ½ cups sugar
- 1 Tbsp gelatin (optional)
- 1 batch homemade lemon cake mix
- Homemade whipped cream recipe (plus add 2 cups cream + 2 Tbsp powdered sugar to this homemade whipped cream recipe.)
Instructions
- Combine 4 cups mashed strawberries (fresh or frozen, thawed) with ½ cup sugar and 1 Tbsp gelatin (optional). Let sit while preparing cake.
- Prepare 1 batch homemade lemon cake mix as directed in a 9×13 pan. Let cool 30 minutes.
- Use a straw or large fork to poke several holes throughout the top of the semi-cooled cake. The bigger the poking device, the bigger chunks of strawberry you’ll get in each slice. I tested with a straw and large fork and preferred the straw.
- Pour macerated strawberries all over the top of the cake, letting the mixture seep down into the cake itself. The cake will absorb the liquid as it continues to cool and there will also be a slight layer of strawberry on top.
- Prepare homemade whipped cream (plus add 2 cups cream + 2 Tbsp powdered sugar to this whipped cream recipe) and spread evenly over the cake.
- Place the cake in the fridge to cool completely. Serve cold.
- Cover with plastic wrap and store in fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
You can make a half batch with an 8×8 pan, halving entire recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 237
Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/strawberry-poke-cake/
