Strawberry Banana Poke Cake

This Strawberry Banana Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s especially well-suited for potlucks, summer barbecues, or birthday parties, as it’s easy to make ahead of time and always a crowd-pleaser.

The beauty of this poke cake lies in its simplicity. A box cake mix is transformed into a moist and flavorful cake by poking holes in it and pouring a creamy vanilla pudding mixture over it. Fresh strawberries and bananas add pops of sweetness and fruitiness, making every bite refreshing and delicious.

Easy Breezy Strawberry Banana Poke Cake

Strawberry Banana Poke Cake

Ingredients

• 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
• 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 4 cups milk
• 1 tub (8 oz) cool whip, thawed
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 banana, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the cake batter according to the cake mix box instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for the time specified on the box.
3. While the cake is baking, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and the milk in a large bowl until smooth.
4. Let the cake cool for about 15 minutes in the baking dish. Then, using a straw or a spoon handle, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
5. Pour the pudding mixture evenly over the top of the cake, making sure to fill the holes.
6. Spread the cool whip over the top of the pudding layer.
7. Arrange the sliced strawberries and banana slices over the cool whip.
8. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the cake is completely chilled.

Tips

• For an extra decadent touch, drizzle the top of the cake with chocolate sauce before serving.
• If you don’t have cool whip, you can use whipped cream instead.
• If fresh strawberries aren’t in season, you can use frozen strawberries instead. Just be sure to thaw them completely and drain off any excess juice before using them.

Suggested Pairings

This cake is delicious on its own, but it also pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

I hope you enjoy this easy and delicious Strawberry Banana Poke Cake recipe! \

Additional Notes

The image appears to show a Strawberry Banana Poke Cake that has been prepared in a baking dish and topped with sliced strawberries and banana. This is a common way to present this dish, but there is no right or wrong way to do it. If you prefer, you can arrange the fruit slices in a decorative pattern on top of the cake.