Pioneer Woman Strawberry Poke Cake

One of the best Pioneer Woman Poke Cake recipes is this Strawberry Poke Cake, made with unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, fine salt, and buttermilk. It takes around 3 hours and 5 minutes to make and serves 15 people. Serve your Strawberry Poke Cake with Peach Ice Cream, whipped cream, a strong cup of coffee, and ginger tea.

To make this Strawberry Poke Cake, Ree Drummond begins by preheating the oven and preparing the cake batter. She then bakes the cake, pokes holes in it, and adds strawberry gelatin before chilling and topping it with whipped cream.

From apple dumplings to Apple Pie Bars to this Strawberry Poke Cake, Pioneer Woman offers a treasure trove of delightful desserts that are sure to please any palate.

Pioneer Woman Strawberry Poke Cake Ingredients

For The Cake:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• One 3-ounce box of strawberry gelatin

Sweetened Berries:

• 2 pounds strawberries
• 3 tbsp sugar

Topping:

• 2 cups heavy cream, cold
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

How To Make Pioneer Woman Strawberry Poke Cake

1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Position your oven rack in the lower third and preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter.
2. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix buttermilk and vanilla.
3. Prepare the Batter: Beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Slowly add eggs. Alternate adding the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture to the batter. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
4. Bake and Poke: Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool for 30 minutes. Poke holes in the cake with a fork.
5. Final Touches: Dissolve strawberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, add 1/2 cup cold water, and pour over the cake. Chill for 2 hours. Whip the cream with sugar and vanilla and spread over the cake. Serve with sweetened strawberries.

Additional Notes

• The cake tastes best slightly chilled.
• While the cake is chilling, you can prepare the sweetened strawberries by tossing them with sugar and letting them sit for about an hour.

What To Serve With Strawberry Poke Cake

Serve Strawberry Poke Cake with a side of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness. A strong cup of coffee or ginger tea complements the sweetness of the cake well.

How To Store Strawberry Poke Cake

In The Fridge:

Cover the Strawberry Poke Cake and store it in the fridge. It will stay good for up to two days. After that, the cake may become too mushy to enjoy.

In The Freezer:

To store the cake in the freezer, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze it for up to three months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge and consume within 24 hours to avoid it turning mushy.

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