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Easy Summer Berry Poke Cake Recipe – Refreshing Creamy Fruit Dessert

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Summer Berry Poke Cake is a light and refreshing vanilla cake soaked with berry sauce, topped with a creamy cheesecake layer and fresh summer berries.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh mixed berries
  • 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup berry sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare cake batter with mix, water, oil, and eggs.
  2. Bake in a 9×13 pan for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely.
  3. Poke holes all over the cake using a fork.
  4. Pour berry sauce evenly over the cake.
  5. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.
  6. Spread cream mixture over cake.
  7. Top with fresh berries.
  8. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Use coconut whipped cream and dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free version.
  • Gluten-free cake mix can be substituted.
  • Best served chilled for a refreshing texture.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian