"Yummy good!" is what my 4-yr-old said. This cake came out so delicious--even with me making it (and making a couple of changes)! I used a bundt pan, cooled the cake in the pan for about 10 min, removed from pan to a cake platter, then used a wooden spoon handle to poke the holes. I pureed fresh strawberries and 1 banana, then poured it into the cake holes once it was on the platter. After chilling for about an hour, I took some of the other suggestions and mixed up some cheesecake pudding with 1-1/2 c. milk, poured it over the cake and put it back in the fridge for 15 minutes before topping with cool whip. I didn't put any additional strawberries on top, just served each piece with a few sliced strawberries. This turned out to be a really elegant cake that was very easy to make.

wonderful recipe. i first found this on the cake mix box and tried it! after i let the cake cool and pour pureed strawberries on cake, i refrigerate for several hours allowing the strawberries to get into cake. it is much easier to ice if it has went into cake some and looks prettier too

so easy to make and tastes like it took hours to prepare

Loved this cake! I made it twice in one week for two events because it was so good! The strawberry cake is so refreshing with the frosting- and I used the cheesecake pudding as recommended by other users with 1.5 cups of milk. A great dessert for summer!

I have made this cake several times for work this is the best cold cake I have ever had. i also did this with choclate cake and strawberry and used chocolate cook whipp and sugare free choc pudding

This was okay . . . it wasn't delicious or soooooo good. Probably would try another recipe for strawberry cake next time.

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.

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!

could use a little more strawberry puree

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.

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!!!

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

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

Excellent. Every bit as good as strawberry shortcake.

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.

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