This Strawberry banana poke cake is a simple and tasty dessert that mixes the great flavors of strawberries and bananas. It’s a favorite because it’s easy to make, delicious, and has a great texture. By starting with a basic cake mix and adding banana pudding and whipped cream, this cake becomes a delightful summer treat. It’s perfect for any event, and you’ll love making and eating it!
Strawberry Banana Poke Cake Ingredients
For the Cake:
- Strawberry cake mix
- Butter, melted
- Milk
- Eggs
For the Pudding Layer:
- Banana pudding mix
- Milk
- Whipped topping
For the Fruit Topping:
- Strawberries
- Bananas
How To Make Strawberry Banana Poke Cake
To get started on the cake, I turned the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit to heat it up. Then I lightly coated a 9×13 inch pan with a spray that would keep the cake from sticking.
I wanted the cake to rise well and not get stuck after, so preparing the pan properly was important. The spray created a surface so the batter could bake freely without issue.
In a large bowl, I mixed together a box of cake mix, butter, milk and eggs until blended. I poured the batter into the pan and popped it in the oven for 35-40 minutes until set.
As soon as it was done, I took it out and used a wooden spoon handle to poke holes all over the hot cake. That would let the pudding seep inside later.
After baking, I let the cake cool down.Add the banana pudding mix to a bowl with milk.I used a whisk to mix it together until it was all one smooth liquid.Once the cake wasn’t hot anymore slowly pour the banana mixture on top.This made the banana filling sink into the cake so it would be layered. I wanted to coat the whole cake evenly with the yellow pudding mixture.
Once the pudding layer was evenly coated, I covered the pan and chilled it for a few hours so the flavors could blend.
When it was time to serve, I spread a layer of whipped topping over the solidified pudding. Then I decoratively arranged sliced strawberries and bananas on top.
When we ate the cake, everyone thought it was delicious! I’ll make it again for more summer parties.
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Strawberry Banana Poke Cake
Ingredients
- 2 boxes strawberry cake mix
- 2 cups butter melted
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 8 eggs
- 4 small packages banana pudding mix
- 8 cups milk
- 2 8 oz containers whipped topping
- Strawberries for topping
- Bananas for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
- In a large bowl, mix together:
- 1 box of strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 4 eggs
- Blend until the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the hot cake. This will allow the pudding to seep into the cake later.
- In a bowl, combine:
- 2 small packages of banana pudding mix
- 4 cups milk
- Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, slowly pour the banana pudding mixture over the cake.
- Make sure the pudding seeps into the holes and coats the cake evenly.
- Cover the pan and refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors blend and the pudding set.
- Before serving, spread a layer of whipped topping over the set pudding layer.
- Decoratively arrange sliced strawberries and bananas on top of the whipped topping.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Banana Poke Cake!