Berry Poke Cake
Bright, fruity, and impossibly easy, this Berry Poke Cake brings summer to your table with tender vanilla cake soaked in a sweet berry-milk mixture and topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 pieces eggs Use room temperature for better batter consistency.
- 1 cup water Use room temperature for better batter consistency.
Soaking Mixture
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) Gently mash larger berries so their juices release.
Topping
- 1 cup whipped topping Add extra for serving if desired.
- 1 cup fresh berries for garnish Use a mix of your favorite berries.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven according to the cake mix package instructions and grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, and water. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake as directed on the package until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
Soaking & Topping
- Once the cake is cool, poke holes all over the top using a fork or skewer.
- In a bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk with mixed berries, then pour evenly over the cake so it seeps into the holes.
- Spread whipped topping over the soaked cake and garnish with fresh berries.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. For the best flavor, chill for at least one hour; overnight is even better.