Soft, moist, fluffy, and downright divine, with creamy mascarpone frosting that complements the juicy crumb to perfection, it’s the best strawberry poke cake!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
3 hourshrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9servings
Calories: 353kcal
Author: Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
1.5cups All-purpose flour
1.5tspBaking powder
1/2tspBaking soda
1/4tspSalt
1cupPlain Greek yogurt
1/2cup Oil
1/2cup Caster sugar
1.5tspVanilla extract
Strawberry Syrup
8oz Strawberries, diced
3-4tbspSugar
2tbspWater
Mascarpone Cheese Frosting
1/2cupMascarpone cheese
1/4cup Icing sugar
2tbspCreamI used 25% fat cream. You can use 35% fat cream as well
Preheat your oven to 180C. Grease an 8" square pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
In another large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, before turning it out on a cooling rack. Let the cake cool for about 15-120 minutes.
Place the cake on a serving platter and using the handle of a wooden spoon or a chopstick, poke holes about 3/4" apart all over the cake's surface. Make sure you poke only 2/3 rd of the way.
Fill the holes with strawberry syrup using a spoon or a piping bag fitted with a long nozzle.
Chill the cake for at least 3 hours.
Top the chilled cake with mascarpone cheese frosting. Use the leftover strawberry syrup to make swirls on top, if you wish.Sprinkle some golden ball sprinkles, cut into squares, and serve. Enjoy!
Strawberry Syrup
Combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
Cook on low-medium heat, till the berries soften and the juices start running. About 5-7 minutes. Cool completely and puree until smooth.
Mascarpone Cheese Frosting
Whisk together the mascarpone cheese, icing sugar, and cream in a small bowl until smooth.