Pioneer Woman Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Strawberry Poke Cake is a light and fruity recipe, which uses fresh strawberries and boxed white cake mix. It’s a great choice for summer brunch or dessert, ready in about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Pioneer Woman Strawberry Poke Cake Ingredients

• 1 box white cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/4 cup sugar

How To Make Pioneer Woman Strawberry Poke Cake

1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Make the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
3. Bake the cake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Poke the cake: While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top.
5. Prepare strawberry topping: In a medium bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out the juices.
6. Add strawberries to cake: Spoon the strawberry mixture evenly over the warm cake, allowing the juices to seep into the holes.
7. Top with whipped cream: Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the strawberries.
8. Chill and serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors blend.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use frozen strawberries? Yes, thaw and drain them before using.
• Why poke holes in the cake? This allows the strawberry juices to soak into the cake for added flavor and moisture.
• How long should I chill the cake? Chill for at least 1 hour, but overnight is even better.
• Can I use homemade whipped cream? Absolutely, just make sure it’s stabilized if storing long-term.
• What if I don’t have a wooden spoon? Use a skewer or fork to make holes.

What To Serve With Strawberry Poke Cake

This sweet and fruity dessert pairs well with:

• Fresh mint leaves
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Lemonade or iced tea
• Sparkling rosé
• Berry salad

How To Store Strawberry Poke Cake

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Freeze: This cake is not ideal for freezing due to the whipped topping and fresh berries.

Strawberry Poke Cake Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 303 kcal
• Servings: 8-10
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 300mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 45g
• Sugars: 25g
• Protein: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use a different fruit?
Yes, raspberries or blueberries also work well.

What type of cake mix should I use?
White or vanilla cake mix works best for this recipe.

Can I make this the day before?
Yes, it actually tastes better the next day after chilling.

Why is my topping melting?
Make sure the cake is cool before adding the whipped topping.

Is there a dairy-free option?
Use a dairy-free whipped topping and check your cake mix ingredients.

Try More Recipes:

• Pioneer Woman Lemon Meringue Pie
• Pioneer Woman Lemon Blueberry Bread
• Pioneer Woman No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake