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Red, White & Blue Poke Cake

A festive and delicious dessert that combines vibrant flavors and colors, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix Choose your favorite brand
  • as required Ingredients required by the box (typically eggs, water, and oil)
For the Filling
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup raspberry or strawberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup blueberry sauce
For Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • as needed Fresh strawberries and blueberries for decorating

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your cake mix as directed on the box.
  2. Pour the batter into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean—about 25-30 minutes.
Poke and Soak
  1. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes after removing it from the oven.
  2. Using a fork, poke holes all over the cake.
  3. In a bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and raspberry or strawberry sauce. Pour this mixture over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes.
Chill and Frost
  1. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow it to soak up the flavors.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form—about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cake.
Decorate
  1. Top the cake with fresh strawberries and blueberries for decoration.

Notes

Make this cake a day ahead for better flavor. Don't worry about a lumpy appearance; it's all part of home cooking!