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Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake

Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake

This Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake combines fluffy white cake, homemade strawberry sauce, and fresh whipped cream. It’s a simple, delicious dessert for any occasion!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 20

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • ¼ cup sour cream room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Strawberry Sauce

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries finely chopped
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoons cornstarch

Whipped Cream

  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Vanilla Cake

  • In the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle begin creaming the softened butter and granulated sugar for 4 minutes. Or until light and fluffy. Now add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl combine the milk and sour cream. Set aside.
  • Add ⅓ of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mix on low just until combined. Pour in ⅓ of the milk mixture, mix on low until just combined. Continue this process until all of the flour and milk mixtures have been incorporated. Scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Pour into a prepared 9x13 pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until done. Cool completely before decorating.

Strawberry Sauce

  • Mix together the cornstarch and water to make a cornstarch slurry.  Combine the strawberries, sugar and cornstarch slurry in a small saucepan. 
  • Cook on medium, stirring often, until thickened. Remove from the heat and transfer to bowl. Cool completely before using.

Whipped Cream

  • In the bowl of a mixer add the heavy cream. Begin whipping until slightly thickened. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

Assembling the Cake

  • Poke holes all over the cake. Make sure the holes are big enough for the sauce to drip down in. Fill the holes with the strawberry sauce. Spread the whipped cream over the cake. Enjoy!
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