Summer Berry Poke Cake
A soft and fluffy vanilla cake bursting with fresh berries and topped with whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup of berry-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup of whipped cream or Cool Whip
- Fresh berries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking pan by greasing a 9×13 inch pan.
- Mix the vanilla cake mix, eggs, and water in a large bowl until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make holes in the cooled cake using a fork.
- Prepare the berry-flavored gelatin according to package instructions.
- Pour the gelatin over the warm cake.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Top the chilled cake with whipped cream.
- Garnish with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding lemon zest or using chocolate cake mix. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: poke cake, summer dessert, berry cake, vanilla cake