Description
A creamy, dreamy dessert perfect for spring, combining cheesecake flavors with fresh strawberries in a moist poke cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of water
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries for garnish
- Additional whipped topping for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven according to the package directions for the white cake mix. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and water. Mix until smooth, then pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake according to package instructions until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Poke the Cake: Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before taking a skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top. This creates a lovely texture for soaking in flavors.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until completely combined.
- Add the Strawberry Puree: Pour the strawberry puree evenly over the poke holes in the cake, allowing it to seep down. Let the cake sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the puree.
- Top with Cheesecake Mixture: Spread the cream cheese mixture generously over the top of the cake, smoothing it evenly.
- Chill: Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes (or overnight for the best flavor) to let the flavors meld and the cake set.
- Garnish and Serve: When ready to serve, garnish with freshly chopped strawberries and extra whipped topping if desired. Slice and enjoy your comforting creation!
Notes
Make-ahead: This cake is perfect to prepare a day ahead. The chilling time enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg