Description
Experience the festive delight of Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake, a luscious dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. With layers of fluffy vanilla cake soaked in vibrant cranberry sauce and topped with whipped cream, this treat will make your holiday gatherings unforgettable. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to be the star of your dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 cup whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (or dried)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the vanilla cake mix, eggs, and water until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly, then poke holes all over the top with a wooden spoon handle.
- Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the warm cake and let it absorb.
- Once cooled completely, spread whipped topping on top and garnish with fresh cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg