10 Easy Poke Cakes That Start with a Boxed Mix

Need a quick dessert that looks and tastes like you spent hours baking? These 10 poke cakes start with a boxed mix but are anything but basic. With flavors like strawberry, lemon, and chocolate, there is something for everyone. Easy, delicious, and always a hit, poke cakes are perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, and backyard BBQs.

Strawberry Poke Cake

A slice of yellow cake with strawberry sauce, whipped topping and fresh strawberries. — Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake is a light and fluffy cake, perfect for summer. Made with yellow cake mix, strawberry pie filling, creamy whipped topping, and finished with fresh strawberries, this cake is a light dessert bursting with the flavor of sweet berries. This cake comes together quickly and is big enough to serve a crowd.

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Lemon Pudding Poke Cake

Lemon cake with whipped topping. — Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Light and refreshing, this lemon poke cake starts with a boxed lemon cake that is filled with creamy lemon pudding and finished with a fluffy whipped topping. Made with simple ingredients, it comes together quickly. This cake is ideal for summer or anytime you want a lighter dessert.

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Orange Poke Cake

Vanilla cake filled with orange jello with vanilla whipped topping and orange sprinkles. — Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Made with vanilla cake, orange jello and vanilla whipped topping, this orange poke cake is reminiscent of an orange creamsicle. It is made with simple ingredients and is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a light and easy dessert. Top it with mandarin orange slices, sprinkles, or toasted coconut to make it extra special.

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Pineapple Poke Cake

Yellow cake with pineapple pudding filling, vanilla whipped topping, and pineapple wedge. — Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Pineapple poke cake is a light vanilla cake, marbled with pineapple pudding and topped with crushed pineapple and vanilla whipped topping. Crushed pineapple is folded into the cake batter, keeping it extra moist and giving it a burst of tropical flavor. It is the perfect dessert for enjoying at a summer BBQ.

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Raspberry Poke Cake

Vanilla cake filled with raspberry jello, topped with vanilla whipped topping and fresh raspberries. — Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Raspberry poke cake is a light dessert made with boxed cake mix, raspberry jello, and fluffy whipped topping. With the subtle raspberry flavor, this easy cake is perfect for summer. Top with fresh raspberries for an extra burst of flavor.

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Funfetti Poke Cake

Vanilla cake with vanilla pudding, vanilla topping, and rainbow sprinkles. — Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Funfetti birthday poke cake is a light vanilla cake dotted with colorful candy sprinkles and creamy vanilla pudding. Finished with a light and fluffy whipped topping, this simple cake is perfect for a kid’s birthday party or any time you want a light and festive dessert. Serve it as is or add a scoop of your favorite ice cream to finish it off.

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Black Forest Poke Cake

Chocolate cake filled with chocolate sauce, topped with cherry pie filling and vanilla topping and decorated with chocolate shavings and cherries. — Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Decadent chocolate cake filled with chocolate fudge and topped with cherry pie filling and fluffy whipped topping. This black forest poke cake, with simple ingredients and easy prep, is a quick and easy way to enjoy the popular layer cake without all the fuss.

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Rainbow Poke Cake

Rainbow marbled cake filled with vanilla pudding, with vanilla topping and rainbow sprinkles. — Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Rainbow poke cake is a bright and colourful cake that comes together easily using simple ingredients. Starting with a boxed vanilla cake and instant pudding, this cake is moist and delicious. The rainbow colors make this cake perfect for birthday parties, or change up the colors to match your favorite sports team for your next football party.

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Ferrero Rocher Poke Cake

Chocolate cake filled with Nutella, with chocolate whipped topping and Ferrero Rocher chocolates. — Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Ferrero Rocher poke cake is a decadent chocolate cake filled with fudgy Nutella. It is finished with a fluffy chocolate topping, chocolate drizzle, hazelnuts, and Ferrero Rocher chocolates. This chocolate hazelnut cake is quick and easy to prepare and will serve 12-16 people. It will become one of your favorite desserts.

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Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

Chocolate cake filled with caramel sauce, with chocolate whipped topping, drizzled with chocolate and caramel. — Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake is sure to please any dessert lover! The moist and rich chocolate cake is filled with luscious caramel sauce and finished with fluffy chocolate whipped topping. Finish with a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce, or top with chopped nuts or candy bars for an extra decadent treat.

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