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Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake

Dessert

8 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 11 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
  • 21 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 31/2 cup strawberry juice or strawberry syrup
  • 42 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 51/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 61 tsp vanilla extract
  • 71 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 8Whipped cream for topping
  • 9Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

1

Prepare and bake cake according to package directions in a 9x13 pan. Let cool for 10 minutes.

2

Mix condensed milk with strawberry juice.

3

Using a fork, pierce the entire surface of the warm cake.

4

Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

5

Let cake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

6

In a bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

7

Spread whipped cream over the chilled cake.

8

Top with sliced strawberries.

9

Garnish with fresh mint.

10

Serve chilled.

💡 Chef's Tips

  • • Use fresh ingredients from Charleston Discount Grocery for the best results
  • • Don't skip the prep work - mise en place makes cooking easier
  • • Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
  • • Most of these recipes can be made ahead and reheated