Summer Berry Poke Cake Recipe
This Summer Berry Poke Cake is a refreshing and delightful dessert perfect for warm weather. A moist vanilla cake is baked and then poked with holes to absorb a luscious gelatin mixture, creating a colorful and flavorful treat. Topped with whipped topping and fresh mixed berries, this poke cake offers a light and fruity finish that’s sure to impress at any summer gathering or celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Vanilla Cake
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients required to prepare as per package instructions)
Gelatin Mixture
- 1 package (3 oz) flavored gelatin (such as strawberry or mixed berry)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
Toppings
- 2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip, thawed)
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
Instructions
- Prepare Cake: Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package instructions. Prepare the vanilla cake batter as directed on the box, then pour it into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake Cake: Bake the cake as directed until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool slightly but not completely, about 10-15 minutes.
- Make Gelatin: In a bowl, dissolve the flavored gelatin powder in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir thoroughly until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water and mix well.
- Poke Holes in Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer, poke holes all over the top of the warm cake, spacing them evenly about 1 inch apart.
- Pour Gelatin Over Cake: Slowly pour the prepared gelatin mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes and soak into the cake evenly.
- Chill Cake: Refrigerate the gelatin-soaked cake for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin is fully set.
- Add Toppings: Once the gelatin has set, spread the whipped topping evenly over the surface of the cake.
- Decorate with Berries: Top the whipped topping layer generously with the fresh mixed berries for a vibrant and fresh finish.
- Serve: Slice and serve chilled for a delicious summer dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh berries with frozen berries that have been thawed and drained.
- For a lighter dessert, use sugar-free gelatin and light whipped topping.
- To make from scratch, substitute the cake mix with homemade vanilla cake batter.
- Make sure the cake is slightly warm, not hot, before pouring the gelatin to ensure it soaks well without melting the gelatin.
Keywords: Summer Berry Poke Cake, vanilla cake, gelatin poke cake, berry dessert, summer dessert
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