Strawberry Poke Cake

5.0
(2)

This poke cake with strawberries and sweetened whipped cream takes boxed cake mix to another level. Once chilled, cut into servings and top each piece with sweetened whipped cream. Garnish with strawberry slices, if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

3
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) cake
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix (such as Pillsbury)

  • 3 ounces white cake mix extender

  • 1 ¼ cups water

  • 4 large egg whites

  • cup vegetable oil

  • 1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries, pureed

  • 1 (10 ounce) jar strawberry preserves

  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Blend together cake mix plus extender, water, egg whites, and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer until just moistened. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, 26 to 32 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, combine pureed strawberries and strawberry preserves in a medium bowl. Stir in confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until incorporated. Refrigerate sauce until ready to use.

  5. Transfer cake to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, at least 25 minutes.

  6. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes into cake about 1 inch apart. Slowly spread sauce over cake, letting it fill the holes. Refrigerate until completely chilled.

Recipe Tip

You can use fresh or frozen strawberries.

Editor's Note:

The directions for making the cake are based on the particular brand mentioned. Follow instructions on the box if using a different brand. Some cake mixes are 16.25 ounces, and some are 15.25, so add the appropriate amount of extender as needed to reach 18.25 ounces.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

311 Calories
11g Fat
51g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Sodium 306mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 101mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love