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Creamy Vanilla Poke Cake

A fluffy, moist cake soaked in a luscious creamy filling, perfect for gatherings and easy to make!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix Use any brand of vanilla cake mix.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
For the creamy filling
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with coconut cream.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping
  • as needed Whipped cream For topping.
  • as needed Fresh berries For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, and water. Mix until smooth, ensuring not to over-mix.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Poking and Filling
  1. Once cooled, poke holes throughout the cake using a skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gently pour the cream mixture over the poked cake, ensuring it seeps into all the holes.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serving
  1. Top with whipped cream and fresh berries right before serving, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Freezing is possible for up to a month; freeze in individual slices.