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Delicious Patriotic Strawberry Lemonade Poke Cake

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A festive and moist poke cake bursting with fresh strawberries and tangy lemonade, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for summer celebrations and patriotic occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 1 cup cold water (240 ml)
  • 1 cup fresh lemonade (240 ml)
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (about 150 g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115 g)
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar (360–480 g), sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh blueberries (about 100 g)
  • Additional sliced strawberries for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup cold water. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Using a toothpick or fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  5. Slowly pour 1 cup of fresh lemonade evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes. Scatter the sliced strawberries evenly over the top, pressing them gently into the holes.
  6. While the cake cools completely (about 30 minutes), beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth using a mixer. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until desired sweetness and thickness is reached. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  7. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Decorate with fresh blueberries and extra strawberry slices.
  8. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld and the frosting set. Cut into squares and enjoy.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and softened butter and cream cheese for smooth batter and frosting. Poke holes evenly and deeply for best soaking. Avoid overbaking to keep cake moist. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, use appropriate substitutes. If frosting is too soft after chilling, whip again before spreading.

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