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Flavorful Red White and Blue Poke Cake

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring a white cake infused with berry sauces and topped with whipped cream, perfect for festive celebrations like the Fourth of July.

Ingredients

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  • White cake mix (e.g., Betty Crocker)
  • 3 large eggs (as called for on cake mix box)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries (150 g), thawed and mashed
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries (150 g), thawed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g), adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
  • 8 oz whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
  • Fresh strawberries and blueberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine white cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water as directed on the box. Mix with electric mixer or whisk until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. While cake bakes, mash thawed strawberries with half the sugar and lemon juice until juicy but chunky. Mash blueberries with remaining sugar separately. Set aside.
  5. Cool cake at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  6. Use a fork or skewer to poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cake, going deep but not through the bottom.
  7. Pour strawberry sauce over one half of the cake and blueberry sauce over the other half, allowing it to seep into the holes for about 5 minutes.
  8. Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake surface with a spatula.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and cake to absorb berry juices.
  10. Garnish with fresh strawberries and blueberries before serving. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Use a fork or skewer to poke holes evenly in a grid pattern for best berry infusion. Pour berry sauces slowly to avoid oversaturating the cake. Whipped topping spreads best when slightly softened. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, substitute cake mix and whipped topping accordingly. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor. Avoid freezing with whipped topping on to prevent grainy texture.

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Keywords: poke cake, patriotic dessert, red white and blue cake, berry poke cake, easy dessert, Fourth of July dessert, festive cake

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