What does poke cake mean?
A poke cake refers to the method of making holes in a baked cake with something round like the handle of a wooden spoon. Then, fruit purees, Jello, puddings or creams are poured over the top of the cake and soaked into these holes. This method creates a truly flavorful cake that can be finished with whipped cream or topping. The cake remains moist and delicious because of poke hole method.