Strawberry Vanilla Poke Cake

The sweetness of fresh strawberries and a homemade cream topping make this Strawberry Vanilla Poke Cake a great dessert for any weeknight or party.

Summertime in the South is usually filled with three things: heat,  humidity and potlucks.At these gatherings  cool creamy desserts like this are always a hit. Cool desserts like icebox cakes like this coconut version or this lemon one. Even pies that have been chilled like this Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie or this Peanut Butter Pie with Oreo crust are perfect for enjoying while spending time with loved ones. 

How to make Strawberry Poke Cake with Vanilla Cream Topping:

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Ingredients:

• White Cake Mix 
• Fresh Strawberries
• Strawberry Ice Cream Topping
• Heavy Cream
• Sour Cream
• Powdered Sugar
• Vanilla Extract

Instructions: 

1. Following  package directions bake cake in a 9×13 cake pan or dish.
2. Remove cake from oven and with the handle of a wooden spoon or wooden skewer poke holes 1 inch apart all over the cake.
3. After you’ve poked  the holes in the coke pour a cup of strawberry ice cream topping over the top and spread it around making sure the syrup goes into the holes.
4. Chill  the cake in fridge for 2-4 hours.
5. Just before taking the cake out of the fridge make the cream topping.
6.  To make the topping combine heavy cream, sour cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract in bowl with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
7. Spread the topping over the chilled cake then top with chopped strawberries and a drizzle of strawberry syrup. Cover and refrigerate for another 30 minutes before serving.
8. Garnish with sliced strawberries; fresh mint adds a pop of color but can be omitted if your don’t want to add it. 

Do I have to use a White Cake Mix?

No, you could also use strawberry cake mix for more strawberry flavor! Another great option is Vanilla Cake. These two cake mixes perfect for this easy poke cake recipe.

How to Store Leftovers:

When you are not serving this cake you will need to keep it refrigerated. If you don’t store it in the fridge the sour cream and heavy cream could spoil. 

To store tightly cover the cake with plastic wrap and keep in refrigerator for up to a week. 

This cake can also be frozen for up to three months.  

Happy Baking Y’all!

Susanne

5 from 1 vote

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Strawberry Vanilla Poke Cake

The sweetness of fresh strawberries and a homemade cream topping make this Strawberry Vanilla Poke Cake a great dessert for any weeknight or party.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Chill 2 hours

Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Servings 12 slices

Calories 323 kcal

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 box white cake mix vanilla (plus ingredients)
• 1 11 oz. jar strawberry ice cream topping

For the Vanilla Cream Topping:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup powered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced

Instructions

For the Cake:

1. Prepare cake mix according to directions

2. Poke holes in prepared cake with the handle of a wooden spoon an inch apart

3. Pour strawberry syrup over cake and spread; making sure you fill the holes with syrup

4. Chill in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours

For the Vanilla Cream Topping:

1. In a bowl combine heavy cream, sour cream, and vanilla extract and powdered and combine with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form

2. Spread the topping over the chilled cake

3. Top with chopped fresh strawberries and additional strawberry topping.

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Vanilla Poke Cake

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 323 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 50mg17%

Sodium 313mg14%

Potassium 114mg3%

Carbohydrates 44g15%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 646IU13%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 134mg13%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.