Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe posted by Staff Writer Pin Share Tweet Email Jump to Recipe Strawberry Poke Cake soaked in homemade strawberry sauce, spread with a whipped topping, and topped with white chocolate-filled pirouettes. If you’re looking for a simple yet show-stopping dessert, this Strawberry Poke Cake will win hearts and palates. It combines the rich, fruity flavors of a classic strawberry cake with the light, airy texture of Cool Whip and the indulgent crunch of white chocolate Pirouettes. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to put together, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion. Start by baking a strawberry cake in a 9×13 baking dish. You can use a cake mix for convenience or whip up your favorite recipe from scratch. Once the cake is baked to perfection, leave it to cool slightly, but not completely—you want it to still be warm when assembling the dessert. The warmth of the cake helps the strawberry sauce seep into every bite, ensuring maximum flavor. While the cake is baking, prepare a batch of homemade strawberry sauce. This is the star of the dish, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cake. Drizzle the warm sauce generously over the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. The sauce will soak into the cake, adding moisture and an extra layer of strawberry goodness. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread a generous layer of Cool Whip over the top. The light, fluffy texture of the whipped topping provides a beautiful contrast to the dense, flavorful cake. To finish, take white chocolate Pirouettes and cut them into pieces, then scatter them over the Cool Whip. The crisp, chocolatey crunch of the Pirouettes adds a delightful texture and a touch of elegance to the dessert. This Strawberry Poke Cake is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering, a summer barbecue, or just as a weeknight treat, it’s sure to be a hit. Enjoy the combination of flavors and textures in every bite! Continue to Content Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe Yield: 9×13 Sheet Cake Strawberry Cake soaked in homemade strawberry sauce, spread with a whipped topping, and topped with white chocolate-filled pirouettes. Print Ingredients Strawberry Cake, baked in a 9×13 baking dish and still warm (you can use a cake mix or a recipe from scratch) 1 recipe homemade strawberry sauce 16 ounces Cool Whip White Chocolate Pirouettes, cut into pieces Instructions Poke holes all over the warm cake using the bottom of a wooden mixing spoon (see photos in post).Pour the strawberry sauce over the cake, aiming for the holes (the strawberry pieces will remain on top of the cake, of course). If desired, reserve some sauce for drizzling over the top of the cake. Let chill for at least an hour.Spread the Cool Whip over the top of the cake. Top with the pirouette pieces. Chill for at least 3 more hours before cutting and serving. Notes If you’re in a pinch for time, you can skip the homemade strawberry sauce and use a store-bought pie filling. However, be sure to thin it with water. Otherwise the filling won’t seep into the holes!Another great shortcut is to use a cake mix for your strawberry cake (which is what I did!). But if you have a homemade cake recipe you’d rather use, go for it!The pirouettes are totally optional. Other great toppings would be white chocolate chips, a strawberry sauce drizzle, fresh strawberries, and chocolate shavings!
