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Summer Berry Poke Cake

A moist cake soaked in berry-flavored gelatin, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries for a refreshing summer dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Summer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
For the Gelatin and Topping
  • 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) For mixing into the cake
  • 1 cup berry-flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip For topping the cake
  • to taste fresh berries for topping Use a mix of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Bake according to the package instructions, typically about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Poking
  1. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  2. Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
Adding Gelatin
  1. In a medium bowl, dissolve the berry-flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
  2. Pour the gelatin over the cake, ensuring it covers all the holes.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or until the gelatin is set.
Topping and Serving
  1. Once the gelatin has set, spread a generous layer of whipped cream or Cool Whip over the top of the cake.
  2. Finish by decorating the cake with fresh berries.
  3. Cut the cake into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

For best results, do not skip the cooling process before poking the cake. You can use fresh or frozen berries, but if using frozen, ensure they are thawed and drained. The cake can be made a day in advance.