Description
Summer Berry Poke Cake is a light, refreshing dessert bursting with the flavors of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. A soft vanilla cake is soaked with a sweet berry gelatin mixture, topped with fluffy whipped cream, and finished with fresh berries for the ultimate summer treat. It’s perfect for BBQs, picnics, birthdays, and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box vanilla or white cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the box
For the Berry Filling
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
For the Topping
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Bake the cake: Prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Allow it to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water, then stir in the cold water until completely combined.
- Poke and fill: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake. Slowly pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Add the topping: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Decorate and serve: Arrange the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries over the whipped topping. Garnish with fresh mint if desired. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
For the best flavor, chill the cake overnight before serving. You can substitute raspberry or mixed berry gelatin for a different fruity twist. Add the fresh berries just before serving to keep them vibrant and fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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