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Summer Berry Poke Cake with whipped topping and fresh berries

Summer Berry Poke Cake: The Ultimate Chilled Dessert for Hot Days


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  • Author: recipeslia
  • Total Time: 5 hours (includes chill time)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fruity, creamy chilled cake layered with red and blue berry sauces and a cheesecake whipped topping—perfect for summer gatherings.


Ingredients

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Cake:

1 box white cake mix

ingredients listed on the box

Strawberry and Raspberry Sauce:

1 1/2 cup diced strawberries

1 1/2 cup raspberries

1/2 cup sugar

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

1 Tablespoon water

2 teaspoons gelatin powder dissolved in 2 Tablespoons water

Blueberry Sauce:

2 1/2 cups blueberries

1/2 cup sugar

1 Tablespoon water

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons gelatin powder dissolved in 2 Tablespoons water

Cheesecake Filling and Topping:

8 oz. cream cheese-room temperature

2 cups heavy whipping cream

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup powdered sugar

fresh berries for garnish


Instructions

1. Prepare the cake according to package directions and bake in 9×13 dish. Let cool slightly, then poke holes 1 inch apart using spoon handle.

2. Dissolve gelatin in water separately in two small bowls.

3. For red sauce: Simmer strawberries, raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water until soft. Mash and stir in gelatin and extra berries.

4. For blueberry sauce: Simmer blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Mash and stir in gelatin and remaining berries.

5. Spoon sauces into holes, alternating red and blue. Spread excess on top.

6. Chill cake to set, at least 4 hours.

7. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Set aside.

8. Whip heavy cream with vanilla and remaining powdered sugar until stiff.

9. Fold half into cream cheese mixture and spread over cake.

10. Pipe or spread remaining whipped cream on top.

11. Garnish with fresh berries before serving.

Notes

Let sauces cool before adding to cake.

Use fresh or thawed frozen berries.

Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg