Gluten Free Raspberry Poke Cake
is so moist with a sweet raspberry flavor and a yummy light creamy whipped frosting!
Happy Memorial weekend!
Are you getting together with family & friends this weekend!
Have I got a dessert for you! It’s simple to make, it’s so yummy, and it’s gluten free!!!!
I think poke cakes are the signature summer cake! There so versatile and you can add almost anything to a poke cake and it taste great!
Before we get started I wanted to share with you my Memorial table scape, just in case you missed it you can find it here! https://houseofmar.com/how-to-decorate-a-table-for-memorial-day/ and last years https://houseofmar.com/memorial-decorating/
Alright let’s get ready to bake!
First you’ll need a great gluten free box cake! Remember were doing simple here!
I think King Arthur Baking Company has the best gluten free cake mix. Because there is no after taste as sometimes there is with gluten free cake mixes. They have created a great blend of baking flours which gives their cakes a moist and fluffy texture. I think this mix is most like a regular cake mix.
Next you’ll add real ingredients to this mix. Like real butter, milk, eggs, and vegetable oil!
And… I have a surprise ingredient that makes the cake super moist, pudding!
Also just so you know you can substitute some of these items to accommodate your dietary needs.
Vegan or Dairy Free
To make the cake dairy free use vegan butter, rice, soy or almond milk.
Lactose Free
You could also use a lactose free milk if you are lactose intolerance like me!!!… I use the lactose free skim milk in this recipe.
Egg Free
The flax egg approach works really well with this cake mix.
You’ll use 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water per each egg the recipe calls for. Mix together and let sit in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes. This makes a consentience similar to egg.
Vegetable Oil
Replacing apple sauce for vegetable oil works well.
Types of frosting
Cool whip is the choice for this poke cake. There are several brands of cool whip that are gluten, dairy, peanut, vegan, lactose free, and egg free.
So lets get started!
What you need to make this recipe
Gluten Free Box Cake Mix
Jello pudding mix vanilla
Jello mix ( I used raspberry even though this box says cherry, you can use either or, and even a blue raspberry mix)
Butter
Eggs
Vegetable Oil
Milk
How To Make Gluten Free Raspberry Poke Cake
- In a large mixing bowl add gluten free cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, whisk together using a wire whisk.
- Next softened butter, vegetable oil, milk, and eggs of choice.
3. Using an electric or stand mixer blend all ingredients on medium speed for two to three minutes.
4. Spread batter into a 13 x 9 cake pan lightly greased and floured.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 28 to 32 minute.
6. Once cake is done cool for 20 to 30 minutes. While the cake is cooling make the jello mixture by following the directions on the box.
7. Using the end of a wood spoon or a large fork poke holes across the cake. You’ll then add your prepared raspberry jello mixture by pouring it across the cake and into each poke hole.
Place cake in the refrigerator uncovered for 3 to 4 hours before frosting. This is so the jello will form to the cake.
And finally our cake is ready!
Adding some fresh cleaned raspberries or blueberries will enhance the taste of the cake!
This cake is such an enjoyable summer dessert with a delicious raspberry taste and the light sweetness of the whipped frosting is so good!
Tips for making this recipe
:Butter should be softened not melted
: Whisking the gluten free cake mix and jello pudding mix blends the flavors.
:The back of the cake mix box does have you follow a different direction than they way I mixed ingredients together. I do follow the directions fully when I make a two or three layer cake. But… for this cake and when I make cupcakes I do it the way I have in this recipe.
: Eggs should be at room temperature as well as egg substitute. When using the flax egg approach for this recipe, let it set up for 5 to 10 minutes, not refrigerated.
: Milk
: No need for xanthan gum in this recipe because it’s already included in the cake mix!
Questions Frequently Asked
Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Yes you can! Actually you could make it two or three days ahead of time, but you will want to keep it covered. I used a cake pan that came with a cake cover. It’s linked at the bottom. You may want to wait to frost the cake until the day of or the night before serving it, although I have frosted days before and it has kept.
Does Gluten Free Cake Take Longer to Cook?
No it does not. It takes the same amount of time as a regular cake.
Can I Freeze Gluten Free Cake?
I do it all the time! Just make sure to wrap it well or use a cake container made for the freezer.
I hope you find this Gluten Free Raspberry Poke Cake as yummy as my family and I do!
Enjoy!!!!
Happy Patriot Weekend!
Check below for the full printable recipe and if you like this recipe you may like my gluten free lemon vanilla cake !!!
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Gluten Free Raspberry Poke Cake
Recipe details
- 15 servings
- Prep time: 20 minutes Minutes Cook time: 28 minutes Minutes Total time: 48 min
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