Name: Fresh Strawberry Poke Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 12, 2026

Fresh Strawberry Poke Cake is the perfect dessert for potlucks, backyard barbecues, or simply a refreshing summer treat. It’s easy to make, bursting with fresh fruit flavor, and sure to impress everyone who tries it. This easy Strawberry Poke Cake makes you dream of warm summer breezes and family fun. It is sweet and this strawberry poke cake is made with simple ingredients.

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Fresh Strawberry Poke Cake

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 ºF. Grease and flour 13×9-inch pan.

For cake, prepare, bake and cool according to package directions.

Poke holes 1 inch apart in top of cake using handle from wooden spoon (or a drinking straw).

Puree thawed strawberries in blender.

Spoon evenly over top of cake allowing mixture to soak into holes.

For topping, prepare pudding mix according to package directions using 1 cup milk.

Fold whipped topping into pudding mixture.

Spread over cake.

Garnish with fresh strawberries.

Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Berry Moisture Magic 💦
Pat fresh strawberries completely dry before adding to the cake to prevent excess water from making your cake soggy and ensure a perfect texture.
Precision Poking Technique 🕳️
Use the handle of a wooden spoon to create uniform, evenly spaced holes in the cake, ensuring consistent pudding distribution and maximum flavor absorption.
Chill for Flavor Fusion 🧊
Allow the cake to refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours after adding pudding and before topping, which allows the flavors to meld and creates a more cohesive dessert.
Strategic Strawberry Slicing 🍓
Slice strawberries just before serving to maintain their bright color and prevent them from releasing too much moisture onto the cake's surface.
Pudding Perfection Trick 🥄
Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk for at least 2 minutes to eliminate any lumps and ensure a smooth, creamy filling.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.