Summer Berry Poke Cake Recipe
Indulge in the sweet and fruity flavors of summer with this delightful Summer Berry Poke Cake. Layers of tender white cake are filled with juicy strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, topped with a creamy and luscious cream cheese whipped cream frosting. A perfect dessert for any summertime gathering!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the box
For the Red Sauce:
- 1 ½ cup diced strawberries
- 1 ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons gelatin powder dissolved in 2 Tablespoons water
For the Blueberry Sauce:
- 2 ½ cups blueberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons gelatin powder dissolved in 2 Tablespoons water
For the Topping:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Follow package directions to prepare the white cake mix and bake in a 9 x 13-inch dish. Once baked, poke holes using a wooden spoon handle and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Gelatin: Dissolve gelatin in water in two separate small bowls and set aside.
- Make the Red Sauce: Cook strawberries, raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water until soft. Add gelatin, mix, and set aside to cool.
- Make the Blueberry Sauce: Cook blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water until soft. Add gelatin, mix, and set aside to cool.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the cooled sauces over the cake, filling the holes alternatively with red and blue sauce. Chill in the fridge to set.
- Prepare the Topping: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar, then beat heavy cream with vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix half of the whipped cream with the cream cheese mixture and spread over the cake. Use the remaining whipped cream for decoration.
- Garnish: Top with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the sauces are cooled before spreading on the cake
- Chill the cake for a few hours to set the layers
- Feel free to use any combination of berries for a personalized touch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Summer, Berry, Poke Cake, Dessert, Cream Cheese, Whipped Cream
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