5 from 10 votes
Tiramisu Poke Cake
The Tiramisu Poke Cake layers moist yellow cake with coffee-flavored vanilla pudding and a whipped topping flavored with vanilla bean paste. Poking holes in the warm cake allows the pudding mixture to sink in, infusing coffee flavor throughout. The cake is topped with crumbled ladyfinger cookies and cocoa powder for texture and a tiramisu-inspired finish, garnished with fresh berries and maraschino cherries for color and brightness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
141 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cake:
- yellow cake mix
- Ingredients listed on box
- 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
Pudding Layer:
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso
- 2 cups milk divided, whole
- 3.4 ounces vanilla pudding mix instant French
Whipped Topping:
- 3 cups whipped topping , 8-ounce container
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Crunchy Topping:
- 10 ladyfinger cookies , coarsely crumbled
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder powdered
Garnish:
- maraschino cherries
- fresh berries
Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat the oven and grease or spray a 9x13 cake pan with cooking spray or vegetable shortening.
- Prepare the cake mix according to package directions, adding the vanilla extract.
- Bake according to package directions.
- Remove and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before using the round end up a wooden spoon or chopstick to poke holes generously throughout the cake.
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Pudding Layer:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the instant coffee/espresso with 1 cup of milk. Stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes to dissolve.
- Add the additional cup of milk and whisk with the pudding mixture. Do not whisk until it is set, only about half of the suggested time, 1 minute.
- Pour the mixture over the cake (cake can still be warm) and spread evenly so it can go down the holes. If you wait too long, the pudding will set and you can still slather it on top, but it likely won't fall down the holes. Set aside.
Whipped Layer:
- In the same mixing bowl, combine the whipped topping and vanilla bean paste, folding until evenly mixed. Spread this on top of the pudding layer. Set aside.
Crunchy Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the coarsely chopped lady fingers and cocoa powder until coated. Sprinkle this evenly over the whipped topping, gently pressing down to stick.
- Cover and chill for 1-2 hours before serving. Garnish with maraschino cherries or fresh fruit and of course, a cup of coffee.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
115mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
131IU
(3%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 131IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.