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    Home » Trending

    30 Simple-To-Make Poke Cakes Everyone Will Love

    Published: May 15, 2024 by Amy Sandidge · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Enter our gallery of 28 poke cake recipes, where simplicity harmonizes with mouthwatering flavors. From the refreshing tang of pina colada to the timeless sweetness of strawberry and the comforting depth of chocolate, these cakes offer a delightful array of choices. With straightforward preparation and irresistible taste, each recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

    Piña Colada Poke Cake Recipe

    Piña Colada Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Belle Of The Kitchen .

    This Piña Colada Poke Cake is rich with tropical flavors, making it a great choice for warm weather or whenever you need a little boost! Get the recipe: Link text

    Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

    Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: I Heart Eating.

    This cinnamon roll poke cake features a fluffy base filled with a buttery cinnamon mixture. It's topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting that pairs perfectly with the cake. Get the recipe: Link text

    White Raspberry Poke Cake

    Raspberry Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: I Heart Thinking.

    This White Raspberry Poke Cake offers the classic wedding cake flavors with minimal effort. The light, tender cake is topped with sweet-tart raspberry filling and finished with a vanilla-almond cream cheese frosting, fresh raspberries, and almonds. Get the recipe: Link text

    Rolo Pole Cake Recipe

    Rolo Poke Cake on a white plate with a fork.
    Image Credit: My Organized Chaos.

    Made with a box cake mix, this Rolo Poke Cake combines rich chocolate and caramel flavors with caramel sauce and a chocolate drizzle. It's a standout dessert that's sure to impress! Get the recipe: Link text

    Patriotic Red White and Blue Poke Cake

    Red, white and blue Patriotic Poke Cake.
    Image Credit: Short Order Cook.

    This poke cake is ideal for showcasing your red, white, and blue pride with its moist white cake streaked with colorful red and blue gelatin. The cherry and berry blue Jell-O infuse fruity flavors, turning a simple boxed white cake into a festive and delicious treat perfect for a crowd. Get the recipe: Link text

    Dairy-free Tres Leches Poke Cake

    Dairy-Free Tres Leches Cake on a white plate topped with strawberries and whipped cream.
    Image Credit: 24 Bite.

    This Dairy Free Tres Leches Cake uses non-dairy milks to create a delicious coconut-flavored twist on the traditional recipe. Enjoy all the decadence of the classic dessert with a dairy-free spin. Get the recipe: Link text

    Strawberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe

    Strawberry Jello Poke Cake on a white plate topped with strawberries and whipped cream.
    Image Credit: My Organized Chaos.

    This Strawberry Jello Poke Cake features a moist white cake filled with pockets of strawberry jello and topped with whipped cream. It's a simple recipe made with a box cake mix. Get the recipe: Link text

    Lemon Poke Cake Recipe

    Lemon Poke Cake on a teal plate.
    Image Credit: She's Not Cookin'.

    Lemon enthusiasts will love this Lemon Poke Cake, featuring a super-moist cake with a creamy lemon pudding layer and whipped topping, garnished with a slice of lemon. Made with a boxed cake mix, it's an easy and perfect choice for family gatherings and potlucks. Get the recipe: Link text

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

    Peanut Butter Cup Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake is the ultimate dessert for any occasion! It features moist chocolate cake with a peanut butter filling, chocolate frosting, and Reese’s peanut butter cups on top. Get the recipe: Link text

    Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe

    Piece of a Cranberry Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Cooking With Carlee.

    Cranberry poke cake is easy to make, tastes great, and looks stunning. There is sweet and tart flavor in every bite. It is a great dessert for the holidays, but it will be enjoyed no matter the occasion. Get the recipe: Link text

    Rainbow Poke Cake Recipe

    Rainbow Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    This vibrant rainbow poke cake is made with a few simple ingredients, including a boxed cake mix, colorful Jello, and whipped topping. It is as delicious as it is fun and is the perfect addition to any celebration that needs a pop of color. Get the recipe: Link text

    Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe

    Piece of a Strawberry and Coconut Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Finding Zest.

    This poke cake with pudding, strawberries, and coconut offers an awesome blend of flavors. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or potlucks, the combination of toasted coconut, fresh strawberries, and vanilla pudding takes this yellow cake to the next level. Get the recipe: Link text

    Sonic Ocean Water Poke Cake

    Sonic Ocean Water Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Conserva Mom.

    Filled with the delicious taste of Sonic ocean water. This Sonic Ocean Water Poke Cake Recipe will be a giant hit wherever you serve it. Get the recipe: Link text

    Coconut Poke Cake Recipe

    Coconut Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Modern Honey.

    This Coconut Poke Cake is made with a baked cake mix and filled with cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk and topped with sweet whipped cream and coconut- perfect for potlucks and parties. Get the recipe: Link text

    Strawberry Cream Poke Crunch Cake

    Strawberry Cream Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Modern Honey.

    This Strawberry Cream Crunch Cake is a strawberry cake soaked with sweetened condensed milk after baking and topped with fresh sweet whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and crushed golden Oreos for crunch.  Get the recipe: Link text

    Raspberry Zinger Poke Cake

    Raspberry Zinger Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Cincyshopper.

    This Raspberry Zinger Poke Cake will quickly become one of your favorite desserts to make. It’s easy and resembles those little Zinger cakes you enjoyed as kid. It is made with a box cake mix, Jello, Cool-Whip, and coconut to keep it simple. Get the recipe: Link text

    Lemon Poke Cake Recipe

    Lemon Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Beyond the Chicken Coop.

    This Lemon Poke Cake is a delicious made-from-scratch lemon cake topped with homemade lemon curd and whipped cream. Refrigerate and chill this fully assembled cake and enjoy a delicious lemony treat for dessert! Get the recipe: Link text

    Roasted Berry Poke Cake Recipe

    Image Credit: Barley and Sage.

    This roasted berry poke cake is the ultimate summer dessert. Light, vanilla sheet cake topped with roasted mixed berries and light lemon buttercream. Then topped with fresh mixed berries! It's as easy to make as it is stunning! Get the recipe: Link text

    Triple Chocolate Poke Cake

    Piece of Triple Chocolate Poke Cake being lifted up on a spatula.
    Image Credit: Simply Stacie.

    For chocolate lovers, this Triple Chocolate Poke Cake is nothing short of sinful—think a rich chocolate cake poked and filled with hot fudge sauce, then topped with a whipped chocolate topping. Plus, it is simple to make. Get the recipe: Link text

    Chocolate Pecan Poke Cake

    Coconut Pecan Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Fat Dad Foodie.

    This Coconut Pecan Poke Cake is the perfect recipe to whip up when you’re craving something sweet and delicious – and it’s so easy to make! With a butter pecan cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, coconut-pecan frosting, cool whip, coconut flakes and chopped pecans, this poke cake will have your family and friends begging for seconds. Get the recipe: Link text

    Death By Chocolate Poke Cake

    Death by Chocolate Poke cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Fat Dad Foodie.

    This delicious Death by Chocolate Poke Cake is an easy-to-assemble treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. We’ve taken a devil’s food chocolate cake mix and jazzed it up with a mouthwatering combination of condensed milk, chocolate sauce, cocoa powder, and a whipped topping. Get the recipe: Link text

    Raspberry Jello Poke Cake

    Raspberry Poke Cake topped with whipped cream and raspberries.
    Image Credit: This Silly Girl's Kitchen.

    An easy raspberry jello poke cake is perfect for any occasion. It is made with boxed cake mix, poured with Jello and topped with whipped topping. Get the recipe: Link text

    Keto and Gluten-Free Lemon Poke Cake

    Slice of Keto Lemon Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Trina Krug.

    This Keto lemon poke cake is simply irresistible! Fluffy cake filled with lemon Jell-O and topped with rich and smooth whipped cream is so delicious, you’ll never believe it’s low carb. Get the recipe: Link text

    Coconut Poke Cake

    Coconut Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Baked Broiled and Basted.

    This cool and creamy Coconut Poke Cake starts with a simple white cake and then drenched with sweet coconut pudding. Topped off with a coconut flavored whipped  topping and flaked coconut. Get the recipe: Link text

    Blackberry and White Chocolate Poke Cake

    Blackberry and White Chocolate Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: The Spelt Kitchen.

    This retro blackberry and white chocolate poke cake is a cake that is big on flavor and simple to make. It is perfect for any occasion and one your family and friends will love. Get the recipe: Link text

    Blackberry Poke Cake

    Piece of a Blackberry and White Chocolate Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Princess Pinky Girls.

    Blackberry Poke Cake marries sweet, tangy blackberries with a moist, fluffy vanilla cake. It starts with a box of cake mix and takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Get the recipe: Link text

    Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe

    Strawberry Poke Cake on a white plate.
    Image Credit: Recipes From A Pantry.

    This Strawberry Poke Cake is so moist, fluffy, and packed full of fantastic strawberry flavor. This classic summertime dessert will have everyone going back for seconds!  Get the recipe: Link text

    Black Forest Poke Cake

    Black Forest  Poke Cake topped with cherries and whipped cream.
    Image Credit: Like Mother Like Daughter.

    This Black Forest Poke Cake is a rich and delicious chocolate cake, full of hot fudge, and topped with cherries, and whipped cream. It’s easy to make, and so delicious – its such a fun twist on a traditional Black Forest Cake. Get the recipe: Link text

    Key Lime Poke Cake Recipe

    Keylime poke cake with raspberries and lime slices on top.
    Image Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Key Lime Poke Cake is filled with refreshing lime zest, fresh raspberries and key lime juice to make it tangy and pucker worthy! It's the perfect cake for spring picnics, summer barbecues, and family celebrations. Get the recipe: Link text

    Black Forest Poke Cake

    Prune poke cake on a plate with a fork.
    Image Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    This Vintage Prune Cake Recipe will remind you of days gone by. It's a spiced cake topped with a caramel buttermilk glaze that's absolutely delicious! Get the recipe: Link text

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