How to Make Strawberry Poke Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time for fresh and vibrant desserts, and strawberry poke cake is a delicious and easy treat that is sure to delight your taste buds. This classic dessert is made with a light and fluffy cake that is soaked in a sweet and tangy strawberry sauce, then topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

One of the best things about strawberry poke cake is its versatility. You can use homemade or store-bought cake mix, making it a convenient option for busy cooks. The ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix (such as Pillsbury®)
  • 3 ounces white cake mix extender
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 4 egg whites
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar strawberry preserves
  • 1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Blend cake mix plus extender, water, egg whites, and oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer until just moistened. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 32 to 26 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine strawberry preserves and pureed strawberries in a medium bowl. Stir in confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Transfer cake to a cooling rack and let cool to room temperature, at least 25 minutes.
  • Poke holes into the cake about 1 inch apart using the handle of a wooden spoon. Slowly spread the strawberry sauce over the cake, letting it fill the holes. Refrigerate until completely chilled.
  • Nutrition

    311 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 101mg