Ultimate Summer Berry Poke Cake
A delightful summer dessert bursting with fresh berries and nostalgic flavors, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup raspberry Jell-O mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour the cake batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10-15 minutes.
- Poke holes in the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- Prepare the Jell-O mixture by dissolving it in 1 cup of boiling water.
- Pour the Jell-O mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Let the cake cool in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours.
- Top the chilled cake with whipped topping and decorate with fresh berries.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
For additional variations, consider using diced pineapple and mango for a tropical twist, or lemon cake with lemon Jell-O for a zesty kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Summer, Berry, Poke Cake, Dessert, Refreshing, Nostalgic