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Red White and Blue Poke Cake Recipe

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This Red White and Blue Poke Cake is a festive and delicious dessert perfect for celebrations. It features a moist white cake soaked with sweetened condensed milk tinted with red food coloring, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic touch. The poke technique creates a flavorful, creamy texture that’s sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 box white cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as per box instructions)

Soak Mixture

  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • a few drops red food coloring

Toppings

  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, diced
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • a few drops blue food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F or as directed on the cake mix box to ensure even baking.
  2. Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix with the required eggs, oil, and water. Mix well until smooth and without lumps, following the package instructions closely.
  3. Baking: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake according to box instructions or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, usually around 25-30 minutes.
  4. Cooling: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes to allow handling without crumbling.
  5. Poking Holes: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or fork, poke holes evenly all over the surface of the cake to prepare it for soaking.
  6. Prepare and Pour Soaking Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk with red food coloring until vibrant red. Pour the mixture evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into all the holes. Let the cake absorb this for at least 30 minutes for maximum moistness.
  7. Topping: After the cake has fully cooled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the entire surface of the cake.
  8. Decorate: Arrange the diced strawberries and blueberries on top of the whipped topping. Add a few drops of blue food coloring to the whipped topping if desired to enhance the blue tones.
  9. Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour before serving to set the flavors and texture.

Notes

  • You can use fresh or frozen strawberries and blueberries; just make sure to thaw and drain frozen berries before using.
  • For a more intense blue color, gently fold blue food coloring into a small portion of the whipped topping before decorating.
  • The poke holes should be deep but not piercing through the bottom of the pan to trap the soaking mixture in the cake.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, covered tightly.
  • Use a good-quality whipped topping or fresh whipped cream for the best flavor and texture.

Keywords: poke cake, patriotic dessert, red white and blue cake, strawberry blueberry cake, festive cake, condensed milk cake

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