Summer Berry Poke Cake Recipe
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with this delightful Summer Berry Poke Cake. A light and fluffy white cake is transformed into a burst of fruity goodness with layers of strawberry and blueberry sauces, creamy whipped topping, and fresh berries.
- 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
- 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
- Fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Prepare the cake according to the package directions and bake in a 9 x 13-inch dish. Poke holes in the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon and set aside to cool.
- Make the Red Sauce: Combine strawberries, raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan. Cook until softened, then add gelatin. Cool.
- Make the Blueberry Sauce: Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan. Cook until softened, then add gelatin. Cool.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the sauces over the cake, filling the holes alternately with red and blue sauce. Refrigerate to set.
- Prepare the Topping: Beat cream cheese and sugar. Beat cream, vanilla, and sugar until firm. Mix half the whipped cream with the cream cheese, spread over the cake. Pipe or spread the remaining whipped cream on top.
- Garnish: Top with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the fruit combinations to suit your preferences.
- Ensure the sauces are cooled before spreading on the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Summer Berry Poke Cake, Fruit Poke Cake, Summer Dessert Recipe
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