Description
This Strawberry Poke Cake with Whipped Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting captivates with its delightful flavor and simple preparation. Combining moist cake, vibrant strawberries, and a rich frosting, it’s the perfect dessert for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- eggs, oil, and water as listed on the cake mix package
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 box (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry gelatin
- 1 pint (~340 g) fresh strawberries hulled
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup (40 g) confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract or vanilla paste
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream cold
- fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
- Prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions using the listed eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 28 to 32 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 15 to 20 minutes. While the cake is warm, poke holes evenly across the surface using a wooden spoon handle or skewer, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Pour boiling water into a heat-safe measuring jug, stir in the strawberry gelatin until dissolved, and cool for 15 minutes. Blend the gelatin mixture with hulled strawberries until smooth.
- Slowly pour the strawberry mixture over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.
- To prepare the frosting, mix softened cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and cold heavy whipping cream in a bowl. Beat until creamy with soft peaks forming, avoiding overwhipping.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the chilled cake and top with sliced fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
Ensure the cake is cooled slightly before poking holes to prevent it from collapsing.
Do not blend the gelatin mixture while hot to avoid pressure build-up in the blender.
Chill the cake longer for a firmer filling texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg