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Boxed cake mix doesn’t have to be boring, and breaking the rules on the back of the box can make it even better. Take poke cakes, for example: you bake the cake, poke holes all over it, and pour in something delicious like pudding, Jello, or a sweet sauce. The result? A moist, flavor-packed dessert that is perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or any time you want an easy crowd-pleaser. You are going to love these poke cakes, and the easy recipes will change how you make box cakes forever!
Snickers Poke Cake

Snickers Poke Cake is here to be the star of your next party! This easy poke cake starts with a box of Devil’s Food cake mix. Then, it gets topped with caramel sauce, whipped topping, and chopped Snickers bars. It’s sure to impress everyone who tries it, and no one will guess how effortless it was to make.
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Oreo Poke Cake

This super easy Oreo Poke Cake Recipe is perfect for your next birthday party or holiday get-together! A chocolate box cake mix is doctored up with a few simple ingredients and topped with Oreo pudding, whipped topping, and Oreo cookies for the ultimate easy cake recipe!
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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.
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Strawberry Jello Poke Cake

If you’re looking for an easy dessert recipe that’s sure to make everyone smile, you’ll love this Strawberry Jello Poke Cake! This fruity, fun cake made with a white cake mix is perfect for all your spring and summertime celebrations. It’s light, sweet, and made with strawberry jello and cool whip – what’s not to love?!
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Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake

This pretty in pink Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake is a gorgeous spring dessert that’s luscious with strawberries and topped with fluffy Cool Whip frosting and crunchy Golden Oreos.
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Lemon Poke Cake

This simple lemon poke cake couldn’t be easier to make. Lemon cake mix and lemon pudding mix combine forces to create a moist and fluffy sweet treat with incredible fruity flavor.
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Pudding Poke Cake

This banana pudding-soaked Pudding Poke Cake doesn’t disappoint! Layers of yellow cake, pudding, and creamy Cool Whip make this a favorite.
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Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake

Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake is perfect for fall but so tasty you’ll make it all year long. Made from a doctored-up cake mix, filled with jarred caramel sauce, and topped with an easy homemade cream cheese frosting – you’re going to love this easy, moist cake recipe!
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Spring Poke Cake

Bookmark this cake for next spring, or anytime you want a fun, bright dessert. As pretty as it is delicious, this beautiful Poke Cake features a white cake mix, French vanilla pudding, and Cool Whip. Simple yet decadent, it’s always a hit!
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Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake

This Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake is perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any patriotic occasion! The light, fluffy cake is infused with red and blue Jello for a fruity, colorful easy dessert!
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Coconut Cream Cake

Coconut Cream Cake, sometimes also known as Coconut Poke Cake, is the perfect cake for any occasion. It’s the best cake for a fun weekend at home. This vintage cake uses a box cake mix as the base – to keep it easy! Then, we fill it with cream of coconut and top it with Cool Whip and sweetened shredded coconut. Yum!
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Butterfinger Poke Cake

This Butterfinger Poke Cake recipe combines peanut butter, caramel sauce, and chopped-up Butterfinger candy bars. Starting with a boxed cake mix, it’s a quick, easy, decadent recipe perfect for any occasion!
Go to the recipe: Butterfinger Poke Cake