Blueberry Poke Cake
This blueberry poke cake recipe begins with a basic white sheet cake, topped with a fresh blueberry sauce to create a bright purple hue within the cake.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat cake mix, cake mix extender, 1 ¼ cups water, egg whites, and oil together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Pour batter into the prepared pan.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 32 to 36 minutes. Cool cake on a wire rack, at least 25 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, combine sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan; stir in remaining 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add blueberries and lemon juice; cook and stir until blueberries burst and sauce turns a deep purple color, about 10 minutes. Mash any berries that did not burst. Cool.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Poke holes into cake, about every inch, using the handle of a wooden spoon; slowly pour blueberry sauce over top. Chill in the refrigerator before slicing.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)