Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2008

I make this every summer and everyone loves it. The topping is very light and really goes well with the cake. Perfect dessert for a BBQ or party.

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NYJEN

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Home Town: New Rochelle, New York, USA

Living In: Saugerties, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2008

I used a banana cake mix (because that's what I had at home) and banana pudding for the icing. It turned out very yummy. I also used fresh strawberries and added just a tiny bit of water to puree them. A great spring/summer recipe!

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2008

could use a little more strawberry puree

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Lenenski Family

Home Town: Lilburn, Georgia, USA

Living In: Forney, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2008

The flavor was very good but it was such a messy cake to serve that I am not sure I will make it again. It is not a pretty cake. If I do make it again, I will make it as a trifle which I think would be very good and much more presentable.

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GIANNA829

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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2008

I have made this cake MANY times. Love it. Here are some changes/recommendations I made: 1)I use frozen strawberries for the filling part, and use fresh strawberries to decorate the cake (it smells fresh!). 2) Use apple sauce instead of oil for the cake. 3)I have baked the cake in 2 pans and in one pan. For the 2 layered cake, I put some vanilla/Cool Whip frosting in between too. For the 1 big layer cake, it makes it easier to poke holes through it. Be sure to give a thick thick 'frosting.' 4) I use the handle of a wooden ladle, poke through the cake, and give it a little jiggle to widen the hole and to let the 'filling' drip down through the cake. 5) To make the filling, I put frozen strawberries + juice, and some strawberry preserve, and pulse the small processor a few times. :) EXCELLENT!!!

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Ch1215

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Living In: Ruston, Louisiana, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2008

We really enjoyed this cake! I made sure to use unsweetened frozen strawberries so it wouldn't be too sweet.

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acarman

Home Town: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2007

I've been searching for this forever! My friend's mother made this for us, and I fell in love with it. So refreshing on a warm day. Try putting fresh peach slices on top to add a tartness or a blueberry/strawberry mix for a 4th of July/Memorial Day gathering

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RSH82

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2007

Excellent. Every bit as good as strawberry shortcake.

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Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2007

This is a great recipe. I actually got it originally from the Duncan Hines Supreme Strawberry Cake Mix box, but I just wanted to add a variation. Use the strawberry flavored Cool Whip. It's usually available during the summer months. Also, to keep the frosting from being runny, do not mix it - simply fold the cool whip in, and it works brilliantly.

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Gwen

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Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2007

Awesome! This was the first time i've made a "poke" cake. i poked it with toothpicks and the strawberry puree ran all over the top so next time i'll use the bottom of my wooden spoon so it will seep in. It's great for a hot day- i keep going in the fridge to sneak a bite. YUM

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KAREN DOWNES

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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2007

We used fresh strawberries and instant cheesecake flavor pudding mix instead of frozen strawberries and vanilla pudding mix. It was delicious!

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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2007

I am fifteen years old and made this cake at about 10 o'clock at night before Memorial Day.. My 70 year old Grandpa loved it and said it was the best cake he EVER had.

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Reviewed: May 26, 2007

YUMMY! Wouldn't change a thing! Thanks for the great recipe!

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Reviewed: May 19, 2007

my hubby and I loved this one. We like the really simple flavor, moistness and the cold cake and topping in your mouth. Great for a meal at the lake or a family get together in the summer/spring!!! I want to try this with Cheesecake pudding for the topping. Oh- add a few crushed strawberries into the cake batter before baking. Keeps the cake moist, also i omitted the oil in the cake and used applesauce(same amount) and it turned out GREAT!!!

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ShawnaRae

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Reviewed: May 7, 2007

I used one 16 oz bag of frozen strawberries and cooked them for a few minutes on the stove with 1/4 cup of sugar and a tsp of vanilla. It really helps because they aren't always sweet. To this, I added a handful of sliced fresh strawberries & pureed it. To the puree, I added a couple big handfuls more of sliced fresh strawberries that were cut smaller. I used a wooden spoon handle to poke larger holes in the cake & slowly spooned the puree over as soon as the cake came out of the oven. Some of the berries went in the holes & some stayed on top of the cake. Chilled the cake in the fridge for about 45 mins. Instead of folding the pudding & the whipped cream together, I put them on as separate layers. I used a cheesecake pudding & prepared it with 1 1/2 cups of milk. I prepared it in a bowl that has a pouring edge so that I could just pour it straight from the bowl over the top of the cake. Chilled again for 10 mins. Then, instead of cool whip, I used 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 1/3 cup of sugar until stiff. Spread over the pudding layer. Chilled in the fridge for about 3 hrs before we cut it & it was totally set up & fabulous. This is a terrific cake! I made this one as a 'test run' to see if I'd want to take one over to my son's school this week for their Teacher Appreciation luncheon & this is definitely the cake that I am making. FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY!!!!!

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MCCATHERN MOM

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Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2007

People were turned off from trying this because of the way the topping looked. It looked like melted icecream, but tasted so good! Maybe next time I will just use cool whip. Also, I will sprinkle sugar on the frozen strawberries while they are thawing. And I was thinking of experimenting with a lemon cake mix!!! Sounds yummy.

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Melissa

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Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2007

Very refreshing dessert. I baked the cake & cooled it down. Added blended strawberries and then put the cake in the freezer. I then took it out and added the frosting. Kept it in the freezer until we left for the party. Everyone thought it was delicious!

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Gina

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2007

Turned out great! Will definitely make again!

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2006

Light, fresh and delicious. I tried this with a white cake rather than strawberry mix. I was concerned stawberry flavored cake would taste too chemical-like. Cheesecake pudding is excellent! It made a beautiful layer cake.

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