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Real Strawberry Poke Cake is a American cakes & baking recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 6. It calls for 13 ingredients across 12 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 431 kcal with roughly 9 g of protein. Filed under vegetarian, family gatherings, summer and comfort food.
In a separate measuring cup, whisk the milk, vanilla, and egg whites until just combined.
Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Gradually add the flour mixture and milk mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating between them. Mix thoroughly after each addition for about 30 seconds, until just combined.
Give the batter a final stir with a rubber spatula, then scrape it into your prepared pan.
While the cake cools, prepare the berry syrup. In a saucepan, combine 1½ cups of the frozen berries, 1 tablespoon sugar, lemon juice, and water. Heat over medium-low heat, covered, until the strawberries are softened, about 10 minutes.
Strain the liquid into a bowl, reserving the softened berry solids. Whisk the strawberry Jell-O powder into the hot liquid until it's fully dissolved.
Let the syrup cool to room temperature, which should take at least 20 minutes. Once the cake is completely cool, use a skewer to poke 25–30 holes evenly across the top, twisting the skewer slightly to create clean holes. Be careful not to poke all the way through to the bottom of the cake.
Evenly pour the cooled syrup over the top of the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the gelatin is fully set, at least 3 hours.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 431kcal | 22% |
| Fat | 31g | 44% |
| Carbohydrate | 31g | 12% |
| of which sugars | 14g | 16% |
| Fibre | 2g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | Contains |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Soya | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Celery | Free from |
| Mustard | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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