Description
A delightful and creamy strawberry cheesecake poke cake that combines the flavors of cheesecake and fresh strawberries in a moist cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla or white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional boost for boxed mix)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold milk
- 1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thicker glaze)
- 1½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Whole strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake according to box instructions or your own recipe. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish and bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool for 10 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake (about 1 inch apart).
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until creamy. In another bowl, whisk together cold milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes until thick. Combine both mixtures and stir in vanilla extract. Pour the creamy filling evenly over the warm cake, letting it seep into the holes. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften and release their juices (4–6 minutes). If you want a thicker texture, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until glossy. Let the mixture cool completely, then spread evenly over the chilled cake.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over the top of the strawberry layer. Garnish with whole or halved strawberries.
Notes
- For a homemade cake, use your favorite vanilla cake recipe.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Chill the cake for a longer time for better flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg