Doctor up a simple cake mix, and fill it with flavor with these cake mix poke cake recipes. From chocolate to fruity, there is a flavor that everyone will love on this list.
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Pin RecipeBelieve it or not, you don’t have to follow the rules when it comes to making boxed cake mix. The cakes are pretty tasty when you go off-script, especially when you turn them into poke cakes. Poke cakes are made by poking holes into a baked cake. Then, a pudding, Jello, or sweet sauce is typically poured into the holes, filling them with all kinds of tasty goodness.
From classic poke cake fillings like Oreos and caramel sauces to fruity flavors like lemon and lime, there is no wrong way to make a poke cake. The recipes are excellent for a simple dessert, potluck, or BBQ with family and friends. No matter which poke cake you choose, there won’t be a crumb left in the pan!
Decadent Cake Mix Poke Cake Recipes
1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake
Chocolate and peanut butter are always a match made in heaven. Take this Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake, for example. The cake takes the classic flavors and mashes them up into one heavenly bite.
2. Cannoli Poke Cake Recipe
Cannolis are an excellent dessert, but sometimes, you don’t have time to make them from scracth. That is where this Cannoli Poke Cake recipe comes into play. It features all the flavor of chocolate chip cannolies with the convenience of an easy poke cake recipe!
3. Boston Cream Poke Cake
Swap out Boston cream donuts for this Boston Cream Poke Cake. The cake is similar to the donut, using rich, creamy pudding to fill all the holes. To recreate the signature flavors and look, we top it off with a rich chocolate ganache frosting. You may never go back to the donuts again!
4. Snickers Poke Cake
Be the talk of the town during your next gathering by bringing this Snickers Poke Cake to the table. Devil’s Food cake mix gets topped with caramel, whipped cream, and chopped Snickers bars for a mouthwatering bite. It’s the type of cake that will have everyone returning for seconds.
5. Oreo Poke Cake
Oreos are always a good idea, especially when they’re used in this Oreo Poke Cake. Chocolate box cake is infused with Oreo pudding. Then, we top it with whipped cream and crushed Oreos for good measure. It will leave your guests practically licking their plates!
6. Chocolate Poke Cake
The only thing better about chocolate? More chocolate! That is exactly the motto this Chocolate Poke Cake follows. The rich cake is filled with chocolate from top to bottom. It’s a true chocolate lover’s dream come true.
7. Chocolate Turtle Poke Cake
The only thing better than chocolate cake is a Chocolate Turtle Poke Cake. The rich cake is filled with caramel and then with chocolate icing and pecans. It gives you all the best parts of the chocolate turtle candies in one scrumptious bite.
8. Hot Chocolate Poke Cake
Transform your favorite warm beverage into a cake with this Hot Chocolate Poke Cake. The rich chocolate cake is filled with marshmallow fluff and topped with chocolate fudge, a hot chocolate whipped cream, and more mini marshmallows. It’s rich in the best way possible!
9. Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
If cinnamon rolls are your breakfast of choice, you’ll fall in love with this Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake. It infuses all the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls, including the buttery cinnamon sugar filling into a tender cake. Toped with a rich cream cheese frosting, just like a classic cinnamon roll!
Fruit-Filled Cake Mix Poke Cake Recipes
10. White Chocolate Raspberry Poke Cake
Impress your guest with this White Chocolate Raspberry Poke Cake. This recipe takes the traditional poke cake method and turns it up a notch by adding raspberry syrup and decadent white chocolate chips.
11. Pina Colada Poke Cake
For those days when you’re dreaming of warm weather but can’t sit on the beach with a piña colada in your hand, make this Pina Colada Poke Cake instead. It takes all the best flavors of the refreshing drink and transforms them into a fluffy, moist cake. Don’t forget the cherry on top!
12. Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake
This Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake is an excellent dessert, no matter the occasion. The fluffy white cake is baked and then filled with orange Jello and vanilla pudding. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.
13. Cherry Poke Cake
Filled with cherry jello, whipped topping, and cherry pie filling, this Cherry Poke Cake is about to become one of your all-time favorite desserts. It’s simple but always makes for a tasty and pleasing dessert.
14. Lime Jell-O Poke Cake
If you prefer lime over lemon, this Lime Jell-O Poke Cake will be an instant favorite. The simple white cake mix combines with lime jello to create a bright lime green color that’s so pretty. The sweet and tangy flavors will take your tastebuds on a wild ride in the best way.
15. Peaches and Cream Poke Cake
Calling all peach lovers! This Peaches and Cream Poke Cake recipe has your name written all over it. Peach jello flavors the cake. Then, we add fresh peaches to maximize the fruity flavor. It’s perfect for summer and spring, especially when topped with vnailla ice cream!
16. Strawberry Jello Poke Cake
Make this Strawberry Jello Poke Cake the next time you need a simple but impressive dessert. The light and fluffy cake is filled with strawberry Jello, making for a bright red effect when sliced. It will easily impress all of your guests, both in looks and taste.
17. Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake
With one bite of this Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake, you’ll feel like you’re sitting on the beach. The fluffy cake is filled with coconut cream pudding and crushed pineapple mixture to create a refreshing flavor and soft texture.
18. Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake
If you were a fan of those strawberry crunch ice cream bars as a kid, you’ll be all over this Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake. The recipe takes those nostalgic flavors and transforms them into a tasty poke cake that couldn’t be easier to make. It’s sweet from the strawberries, smooth from the Cool Whip, and crunchy thanks to the Golden Oreos.
19. Lemon Poke Cake
Pucker up in the best way possible with this Lemon Poke Cake. The poke cake goes double duty on the lemon flavor, using both lemon cake mix and lemon pudding mix. The tangy lemon flavor is an excellent dessert to finish off any meal.
20. Banana Pudding Poke Cake
Want to know the only thing better than banana pudding? Banana Pudding Poke Cake! It features a sweet yellow cake soaked with a pudding layer, infusing each bite with fruity goodness. Topped with a creamy layer of Cool Whip, it’s a dessert everyone is sure to love.
Cake Mix Poke Cake Recipes for Seasons and Special Occcasions
21. Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake
When pumpkin season rolls around, you know this Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake has to be on the menu. Rich caramel fills the poked holes in this pumpkin spiced cake. Then, we top it with a smooth cream cheese frosting. It’s full of spice and has everything you love about fall all in one forkfull!
22. Easter Poke Cake
Bookmark this cake for next Easter or anytime you want a fun spring dessert. As pretty as it is delicious this Easter Poke Cake features a white cake mix, French vanilla pudding, and Cool Whip. Simple yet decadent, it’s always a hit!
23. Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake
Celebrate Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or just any day of the summer with this Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake. The dessert takes red and blue jello and combines them with a white cake mix to get the perfect colors for the holiday celebration.
24. Snickerdoodle Poke Cake
Move over Snickerdoodle cookies; there is a new Snickerdoodle dessert in town! This Snickerdoodle Poke Cake has all the best flavors of the classic cookies in cake form. It’s loaded with cinnamon and sugar and has a nice and light texture you’ll love.
25. Homemade Funfetti Poke Cake
You can never go wrong with a funfetti dessert, and this Homemade Funfetti Poke Cake is our go-to for every occassion. Easy to make, it’s simple, colorful, and perfect for everything from birthday parties to backyard barbecues, and holiday treats.
26. Peanut Butter and Jelly Poke Cake
There’s never a bad time for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, even when it comes to dessert! This Peanut Butter and Jelly Poke Cake features a sweet jelly fillint and fluffy peanut butter frosting. Every bite will transport you back to your childhood.
27. Butterscotch Poke Cake
The next time you need to make a simple dessert but want something a little out of the box, go with this Butterscotch Poke Cake. The dessert uses a yellow cake mix and pokes holes in the cake to fill it with butterscotch pudding. A butterscotch frosting and butterscotch sauce top off the recipe for a decadent treat unlike anything else you’ve had before.
28. Caramel Apple Poke Cake
If you love eating caramel apples but don’t love the messiness that comes with them, try making this Caramel Apple Poke Cake instead. Like a good caramel apple, this cake is all about the layers. You taste apple pie, fluffy white cake, caramel, butterscotch, and more with each and every bite.
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