Blueberry Poke Cake
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Blueberry Poke Cake
Description
Blueberry Poke Cake starts with a standard white cake baked in a 13x9 pan. After cooling, holes are poked throughout to allow the blueberry pie filling, liquified in a blender, to seep into the cake, infusing it with juicy berry flavor. A layer of whipped cream is spread over the blueberry-soaked cake surface, lending a light, creamy contrast. The top is then sprinkled with a mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, and crushed graham crackers, which provides a sweet, crumbly crust with hints of caramel and crunch. The cake is chilled for several hours to set, allowing the layers to meld and the flavors to develop.
The dessert balances moist, fruity cake with smooth whipped cream and a crisp topping, yielding a pleasing combination of textures. It can be served as a sweet treat after meals or for special occasions that call for a cool, berry-flavored dessert.
Additional blueberries can be added over the top before serving for extra fruitiness. Chilling the cake thoroughly helps the filling absorb fully and the topping to set properly.
Ingredients
- 18.25 oz white cake mix prepared according to package instructions
- 21 oz blueberry pie filling
- 8 ounce Whipped Cream thawed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 graham crackers crushed
Instructions
- Bake cake in 13x9 pan according to package instructions. Allow to cool.
- Using a wooden skewer or the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes in the top of the cake.
- In a blender, liquify the blueberry pie filling. Then pour the blueberry filling over the cake, using a spoon to work it into the holes.
- Top the blueberry filling with whipped cream.
- Melt butter and mix together with brown sugar and crushed graham crackers. Sprinkle this over the top of the poke cake.
- Chill for 4 hours before serving.
- When it's time to serve, top with additional blueberries, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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