Strawberry tres leches poke cake is made with boxed cake mix soaked in a mix of milks then topped with a whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Tres Leches Poke Cake

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

I made this strawberry tres leches poke cake for Mothers Day and it was an absolute hit.

The weather was warm this year herein New Jersey, and I wanted something that would be light and summery.

This cake was the perfect thing. Everyone gave me so many compliments on it and it was eaten up in no time.

Besides being super easy to make, my favorite thing about this recipe is that it needs to be made ahead of time.

That way, all of that sweet, delicious milk can really soak into the cake layer.

I’ve said this over and over but I’m the first one to admit that I’m not a great baker.

Any desserts that I make have to be foolproof and delicious at the same time and this one was so great.

This is the perfect dessert recipe to bring to any summer BBQ or party. It’s guaranteed to be a huge hit like it was over at my house.

The flavors are fresh and refreshing and complement each other very well.

I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I know you’ll love it just as much as my family and friends do.

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Strawberry Tres Leches Poke Cake Variations

I like this strawberry cake made just the way it is but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

• Cake Mix- Change the cake mix and fresh strawberry topping and it can be any kind of tres leches cake that you’d like. Chocolate and lemon are both delicious options.
• Topping- Fresh or freeze dried strawberries are both great options. Add a little crunch with some crushed up graham crackers or add some strawberry syrup.

Other Easy Poke Cake Recipes

If you like super easy to make poke cake recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

• Boston Cream Poke Cake
• Strawberries and Cream Poke Cake
• Coconut Cream Poke Cake
• Cannoli Poke Cake

Strawberry Tres Leches Poke Cake Ingredients

• Strawberry Cake Mix
• Eggs
• Vegetable Oil
• Milk
• Evaporated Milk
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Vanilla Extract
• Cool Whip
• Fresh Strawberries (sliced)

Instructions

First, in a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, milk, vegetable oil and eggs, add it to a greased 9x 13” baking dish and bake as directed on the cake mix box.

Once the cake is done, let it cool for 30 minutes and poke holes all along the top of the cake using a fork.

Now, stir together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.

Then, pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake. If the milk is pooling too much on the sides, you can gently push the cake away from the baking dish using s fork on the sides to let the milk seep down.

Next, cover the cake and place it into the fridge to chill overnight.

Now, add the layer of cool whip evenly on top of the cake.

Finally, top with the freshly cut strawberries right before serving and enjoy!