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Summer Berry Poke Cake
Aria West

Irresistibly Delicious Summer Berry Poke Cake Recipe

Did you know that some desserts can double as beautiful works of art? This Summer Berry Poke Cake is an exceptionally vibrant and eye-catching treat that's bound to make your gatherings unforgettable.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 1 pound raspberries
  • 1 pound blueberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Start by preparing the berry sauces. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries with sugar. Stir gently until the berries begin to break down and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10-12 minutes. Once ready, transfer the berry sauces to a bowl and let them cool to room temperature.
  2. Next, make the creamy cheesecake filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until it's smooth and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Gradually add in the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar, mixing on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, around 4-5 minutes.
  3. Now it's time to poke the cake! Use a wooden spoon handle or another similar object to carefully poke holes evenly spaced throughout the baked cake. Make sure to poke deep enough to allow the berry sauce to seep through.
  4. Fill those holes with the cooled berry sauces. Using a spoon, carefully dollop the strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry sauces into the holes, allowing the flavors to soak in. Spread the cheesecake filling over the top of the cake and then top with whipped cream.
  5. Chill the Summer Berry Poke Cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight. When ready to serve, slice the cake and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • Aim for a texture similar to unset pudding for the berry sauce.
  • Make sure to poke generous holes in the cake for better flavor absorption.
  • Always refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
  • Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Use freshly picked berries for the best flavor.

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