With its pretty red stripes, this made-from-scratch poke cake drenched in strawberry flavored syrup and topped with whipped topping will be a hit with everyone.
Poke cake remind me of my mom. I can not see a recipe for poke cake and not think of her. If I close my eyes I see her pouring the syrup (usually rum or vanilla) over the cake and waiting for it to be soaked in before pouring some more. Despite the fact I was not curious on how to make the cake at an early age, I loved watching her.
For me, she was the best cake maker ever!
Fast forward lots of years, shortly after I came to US while thumbing a magazine I saw a poke cake make with Jell-o. I had no idea what jello was but loved the beautiful colored ribbons in the cake. I kept the magazine to make the cake when I felt brave enough. I still haven’t got around to make that particular cake since I almost never have a boxed white cake mix in the pantry, but in the meantime I learned how to make a poke cake completely from scratch.
The cake part is adapted from my mom’s famous cake while the pretty colorful ribbons are made using a Jell-o based syrup. Strawberry is one of my favorite, but I’m sure you can use whatever flavor you prefer.
Top the cake with a generous amount of whipped topping and fresh fruit. A quick note on the fresh fruit. To prevent the fruit from oxidation (I feel so grown up using this fancy word) it’s better to decorate with the fruit just before serving.
To get the recipe, hop over to Imperial Sugar
Strawberry poke cake
This cake is gorgeous, Roxana! I’d buy a new camera, I using a friend’s now!
Yours is one of the blogs I never get tired of reading. It’s always so down to earth and interesting. You had me hooked on the Fudge Pie recipe! Thanks so much for so many great recipes!!!
OOPS. Forgot to say what I would buy.. a Kitchenaid Mixer with paddles! I have an old Oster stand mixer and it’s served me well and still works great but oh how I want those paddles.
I will buy cookbooks and a stovestop smoker with my giftcard.
I can’t wait to try this strawberry poke cake. It looks delicious!
If I won this contest. I would buy many books that I have been waiting quite a while to purchase.
I’d buy some books that have been on my wishlist forever
I would buy a new kitchenaid mixer.
I would buy some books on my list.
I would buy cookbooks.
I love that cooking and baking is going back to these “retro” recipes! The new Comfort Foods are all of those delicious, simple tastes straight out of our Grandmother’s and Mom’s kitchen. I love it when updates and fresh takes are created – it makes me feel less like a copycat and more like a Mom putting her own spin on my kids’ future retro recipes!
Oh, also – I would buy my mom the set of Downton Abbey on bluray (so expensive, but so good!!) and a photo editing software update for my super creative, technologically-savvy mother-in-law!
That cake looks AMAZING! I’d buy a new lens 🙂
I would buy a new set of luggage!
I’d buy lots of stuff for the kitchen! My boyfriend would say I have enough but I disagree! Lol!
I would probably buy something for the kitchen off of my wishlist
A Blendtec blender. I have always wanted one. 🙂
Love love love your website and recipes! Can’t wait for more!!
I would buy some stuff for my son who will be going off to college in the fall.
Going to make that cake
That cake looks delicious!! I would buy a breadmaker 🙂
I’d buy a kitchen aid mixer! Btw-poke cakes are my favorite.
I’d buy lots of cookbooks since I can never have enough! Maybe some kitchen gadgets I’ve had on my wishlist too.
Poke cake is the best and this one looks amazing. Can’t wait to try it.
Baby items for the baby we are expecting.
I would by a cast iron skillet, some vanilla beans, and some LEGOS!!
I would buy my mom a new set of knives,bakeware and pans! She loves to cook and has been needing those items for so many years!
Cookware
I love strawberries, this cake looks so delicious! Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow. Great give away! And the cake . . . Out of this world!
I would buy, an personalized urn and picture frame, I just lost my 13 yrs old toy poodle. She was the only child I’ll ever have. I’m the mamma she will always know. My mama passed.. So this year, it’s kinda heartbreaking.
I would love to attempt your mom’s recipe 🙂 I would buy books and things on my wish list I’ve been wanting!
I am addicted to kitchen gadgets so my money would go there
I’d get some cookbooks I’ve been wanting!
I love poke cakes! And i shop amazon alot! Would pick something great from my wish list!
I would save it and use it to buy Christmas presents for my kids!
I would get some things for my kids for summer and maybe a couple kitchen gadgets.
`I would buy a Kitchenaid! I have always wanted one!
i would buy a new sodastream & refills!
I would buy some pretty spring clothes and accessories which I have not been able to do so
recently.
I also forgot to mention that I look forward to your emails and reading your
website
I think I would buy some new home decor 🙂
I would buy new baking pans
I would definitely buy some clothes for warmer weather and shoes…
Thanks for all the amazing recipes!!
I would pay off my camera and/or get some new lenses! Thanks for a great chance!
Since I’m moving I’d use the gift card for some things for my new home!!
and this poke cake is sooo beautiful! Love strawberries!
a new computer!!!!!
I would buy my mom some ebooks, she loves to read.
I would buy a blender!
I would buy my beautiful and wonderful wife some stainless steel cookware and storage where
I love all your recipe’s.
I’d like to buy my mom some wind chimes
I wouldn’t buy anything–the gift card would go right to my momma.
I would definitely want to buy a new Kitchen Aid Mix Master…mine is over 3 years old!
Sorry, mine is over 35 years old not 3.
I would buy educational dvds for my nieces to watch and travel dvds for myself as I enjoy watching those a great deal
I’d buy lots and lots of books! 🙂
a new bbq grill
I don’t think I’m going to buy anything because I’m going to give it to my Mom!
Love your recipes!
Would use $500 for a trip to visit my son!
I would buy an iPad Mini!
I would buy a Hamilton Beach Eclectric Stand Mixer and all the cookbooks on my Wish List 🙂
I would buy some new light fixtures for my home.
I would use it to buy books for my classes next semester!
New brakes for my car!
That cake looks awesome! Can’t wait to make it!
This is looks so yummy!!
With the gift card I would buy a couple of new dresses and certain household items I can only find on Amazon.
Looks yummy
Le cruset Dutch oven!
mixer and dishes
Such a great recipe, it almost looks too good to eat! I’m getting my mother some pop up books.
I know I would wind up using it for home school curriculum…and maybe something fun for Mommy!
Looks like a good recipe!
Looks yummy! Would love the gift card to buy books And things for my boys
I would buy books, a new Kitchen Aid mixer, and if possible, a rolling island for my kitchen to work at and store my kitchen items. I have such a tiny kitchen that it is impossible to enjoy being in it.
I would use the Amazon gift card to buy home school curriculum for sure! The Strawberry poke cake looks so good! I will definitely have to make this one! 🙂
I would buy a Kitchen Aid mixer!!!
New Cuisinart stand mixer here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would probably either buy a KitchenAid mixer, a keurig, a new stainless steel/non-stick cooking set or whatever new item that my mother wanted for the kitchen. She loves her kitchen devices 🙂
I would purchase silicone molds and other cake decorating supplies!
My friend desperately needs a new laptop, so I’ve been saving up to get him one for his birthday this summer. This would put me at my goal!
I would buy and Ipad. Love your blog!!
I would buy a Ninja cooker
I would buy books for myself and books that I could use in my classroom.
I would use it toward a birthday present for my daughter.
If I won the contest, I would buy a nice set of baking pans, and then some books!
I would buy some kitchen appliances for my kitchen!
I would probably buy a kindle!
Hmmm…its hard to think of just what my mom would like. But I’m taking my stand mixer with me when I move in a few months (right now it’s in my mom’s kitchen) so I think getting her a new one would be awesome!
books!
I would buy my mom a nice piece of jewelry!
I would get baking equipment! That cake looks so good I cant wait to try it. Thanks for the chance to win.
Think i would buy some pots and pans.
Quite a few things needed for the kids and household!
Food and drinks!
I have an amazon wish list
I would buy some cake decorating supplies and wall art for my house.
Books, clothes, and kitchen supplies.
I would buy a nice dehydrator since grandma and I have been gardening like crazy this spring.
I’d buy a Vitamix.
I would buy an attachment for my KitchenAid mixe to make pasta.
That cake looks so delicious! I would use the money to buy my mom a nice set of dishes.
If I win the $300 Amazon gift card, I’ll put it towards buying a KitchenAid stand mixer! Thank you for the awesome giveaway opportunity! 🙂
I would buy gardening stuff!
I’d get one of the many things on my wish list 🙂
I would get lots of baking stuff I sorely need…
I’ve really needed a new camera for my YouTube channel ACEPnK… Abby, Elisa, and I have really been saving up and this is a perfect oppurtinity to improve our channel.
I’m not sure about all of it but with part of it I would buy different types of foodstuff that I can’t find locally. I love to play in the kitchen and try recipes from other cultures. Some of those ingredients they just don’t carry in the regular grocery stores so when I need them, I head for Amazon. 🙂
I am going to make this cake!!
Great recipe, can’t wait to try it!! Plus this give away is awesome!!
I would buy things for my apartment and for DIY projects.
Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!
A Kindle and new swimsuit for the summer!!!
some kindle books as well as silhouette and other crafting supplies
I would buy a sideswipe attachment for my mixer and some DVD’s and of course some cookbooks!
I’d buy cookbooks and kitchen stuff!
I would buy some baking supplies for my kitchen!
KitchenAid attachments and more kitchen stuff.
I would buy a table to go in front of my chair, it’s like a tv tray but better and a step stool.
I have made a cake similar to this, but this looks amazing! 🙂 Love how summery and refreshing it looks!
P.S. If I won this, I would probably buy some new car items and some baby items for my friend who is due in a couple months 🙂
I would apply the money on a new kitchen countertop.
A camera!
I would buy an electric skillet!
I have no idea what I would buy. I know some of the prize will go to books.
cake looks yummy! I’d love a Le Creuset roaster…always wanted one! joe
1st grandbaby; much stuff to buy for him….an immersion blender for me!
This looks so good! I love strawberries and my son’s favorite cake is anything with strawberries so I’m going to surprise him with this. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I would love to redo my kitchen countertop. I would put the money toward that. I have made these cakes with all kinds of flavors, great for the 4th and summer parties..
A Kindle!
I would love to buy a kitchen aid mixer.
Wedding gifts!
First I’d buy a slow cooker, because mine doesn’t work properly. Then probably other kitchen items that I would like to have.
I would buy a new mixer!
Buy maternity clothes!
all my grandkids have birthdays coming up so birthday presents
My husband turns 30 this year, so I would use the money to spoil him rotten! 🙂
I’d buy A LOT of raw unprocessed honey!!! MMMMM…..much to the rest of my family’s dismay. But I’d get them some much needed necessities, like socks, underwear etc…
I would buy a birthday present for my hubby…..and baking related supplies if there was any leftover!! 😀
This cake looks lovely! I would buy some new baking supplies and some items I can’t seem to find in my small town. Thank you!
Gifts for my family
Looks delicious. I would get something to help with organizing my kitchen.
Looks fabulous! Love baking from scratch.
Oh my gosh Roxana. If I won there is a few things I might buy. I am in real need of a new camera, BUT I am soooo wanting a a mixer, I right now use a hand held, 🙁 but I also want soooo badly a juicer or a new ninja. 🙂 Either way it would be fabulous.
I would buy some hardware wire to complete my chicken run.
I would buy a new mixer.
I would really love to buy my mom a new set of pots for mother’s day. Her’s are almost twelve years old. D=
Books and CDs!
I have a daughter graduating and a daughter getting married- both in June. Gift from Amazon would be awesome!
I would buy some bakeware and cookbooks
I’d pick up some books and camping gear.
certainly to buy baking supplies
a pressure cooker
Thanks for hosting this osm giveaway! That cake looks delicious, too!
I would buy some new summer clothes for the family
Some cookbooks and baking supplies! I just moved into an apartment with a larger kitchen, so I’m upgrading my minimalist kitchen tool collection.
I would love to make this cake! looks so yummy too
I would get a KitchenAid mixer!!
I have a large wishlist at Amazon of items I’d like for scrapbook and paper crafting. I’d love to get a big box of coveted goodies from Amazon!
I would buy my daughters first bicycle
I would get a new wardrobe!!
I would buy some new school supplies for my kiddos! I teach them at home!
I would probably buy a bookshelf.
a food scale, maybe some diapers, some cookbooks, etc!!
The gift I have always wanted to give to my Mom is a gift of piano lessons. She has always loved the piano and never learned to play. Now that she is older, she doesn’t feel it’s worth spending the money on lessons so I would love to gift them to her so she can fulfill her lifelong dream of being able to play. Thanks for a great opportunity!
For myself I’d buy new glass mixing bowls, and a vegetable pasta !maker. I would buy items for my granddaughter who will be setting up her first apartment in July.
I would buy a juicer!
New mixer and all the music and CD’s on my wish list!!! Oh and some cookbooks too for the new mixer 🙂
Hello!
I am trying to reorganize my pantry and kitchen. I would buy some canisters so I can get it together!
I’d get a new Kindle Fire!
I would buy a new set of pans, I just broke the lid to my favorite pan!
I would buy my mom a new stand mixer. She has not had a new one since I was born!
I would buy summer shoes for my children and I. I would also get swimsuits for them.
Thanks Roxanna, for all your inspiring cakes and bakes. If I won the $300 (its quite a sum here) I would buy an oven and a multi- purpose blender. And any leftover can be used for other girly things or be put into school work. Much love
I would get a new camera!
I would put it towards anew tv for our bedroom!
I would buy a much needed camera!
I just now discovered your blog when I clicked to get the recipe for “made from scratch” strawberry poke cake. I love made from scratch recipes, but despise cake mix recipes. They all taste bad to me. I’m going to use that recipe this morning for my son who’s coming to see me this evening.
If I were to be your winner I would use it to replace my microwave which suddenly gave up the ghost last week, OR, purchase an enameled cast iron dutch oven, larger than the old one I have.
The cake sounds fabulous! I would buy an attachment for my kitchen aid.
I’d buy a new vacuum cleaner if I won.