Name: Fresh Strawberry Poke Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15.2 ounces Strawberry Cake Mix; 10 ounces Strawberries; 3.4 ounces Instant vanilla pudding; 1 cup Milk; 3 cups Whipped topping; Fresh strawberries

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Fresh Strawberry Poke Cake

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Ingredients

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Fresh Strawberry Poke Cake

Cake

15 ¼ ounces Strawberry Cake Mix

10 ounces Strawberriesfresh or frozen

Topping

3 ⅓ ounces Instant vanilla pudding

1 cup Milk

3 cups Whipped topping

Fresh strawberries

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.