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Strawberry Poke Cake

Discover the delightful Strawberry Poke Cake, a blend of soft, buttery cake and fresh strawberry sauce. Perfect for gatherings, this easy-to-make treat is a symphony of flavors and textures.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Baking tray (39 x 26 x 4 cm)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Hand blender
  • Wooden spoon
  • Kebab skewer
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 300 g soft butter
  • 220 g sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar
  • 5 size M eggs
  • 270 g flour (Type 405)
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 50 ml milk
  • 500 g strawberries
  • 5 tbsp sugar (for strawberry sauce)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 200 g cream
  • 200 g sour cream
  • 400 g cream cheese
  • 150 g powdered sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar (for frosting)
  • 20 strawberries (for topping)

Instructions

  • Beat soft butter with sugar and vanilla sugar until creamy and light.
  • Gradually stir in the eggs, one at a time.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the batter until smooth.
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C for fan oven) and grease the baking tray (39 x 26 x 4 cm).
  • Pour the dough into the tray and smooth it out.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, testing with a kebab skewer for doneness.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the strawberry sauce by pureeing strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl.
  • After the cake has cooled slightly, poke holes into it with the handle of a wooden spoon.
  • Pour the strawberry sauce into the holes and allow the cake to cool completely.
  • Whip the cream until stiff and set aside.
  • Mix sour cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar in a bowl, then fold in whipped cream.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and top with halved strawberries.
  • Serve chilled for best flavor.

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 5mg
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