Hello Summer & more importantly, hello Summer desserts. Let's be friends. Seasonal berries are where it's at with this simple poke cake. Transform a basic white cake mix into something our summer dessert dreams are made of with a few simple steps. Here is what you need to add to you list for this delicious poke cake.
What you need:
- 1 white cake mix
- eggs oil/butter, and water as called for on cake mix box
- 8 oz cool whip
For the Strawberry Sauce:
- 2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
What to do:
- Prepare cake mix and bake according to package directions in a 9x13 pan.
- Blend strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Add pureed strawberries, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice to a small saucepan over medium high heat.
- Heat until sugar is dissolved and strawberry sauce is thickened a bit, for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- When cake is done cooking, allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Poke cake all over with a wooden spoon or fork.
- Pour strawberry sauce over the top of the cake and spread evenly to fill all the holes.
- Cover cake and allow to cool in fridge for about an hour.
- Top cake with cool whip and spread evenly.
- Place cake back in the fridge for another 4 hours, up to overnight.
- Slice and serve.
