Strawberry Lemonade Poke Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

This Strawberry Lemonade Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the refreshing flavors of strawberries and lemons. It’s a perfect cake recipe for summer gatherings or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a light and fruity treat.

The poke cake method allows the cake to absorb the sweet and tangy lemonade, making each bite incredibly moist and flavorful.

Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Poke Cake

This poke cake features a fluffy vanilla cake soaked in a homemade strawberry lemonade mixture, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 12 people.

Ingredients

1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
1 cup lemonade (freshly squeezed or store-bought)
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish. Prepare the vanilla cake mix as directed on the box and pour it into the prepared dish.
Bake the Cake: Bake the cake according to the package instructions until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the warm cake, about 1 inch apart.
Make the Lemonade Mixture: In a bowl, mix the lemonade with 1/2 cup of the sliced strawberries. Pour the lemonade mixture evenly over the poked cake, allowing it to soak in.
Chill: Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld and the cake absorb the lemonade.
Top the Cake: Before serving, spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake and decorate with the remaining sliced strawberries. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy this refreshing dessert!