Description
Bring festive cheer to your holiday gatherings with this special occasion Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe. This delightful dessert features a moist vanilla cake infused with tangy cranberry sauce, topped with fluffy whipped cream and colorful sprinkles. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this poke cake is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a sweet treat after dinner. With its vibrant flavors and simple ingredients, it’s sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 1/2 cup water (for cranberry layer)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red and green sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake using a skewer or fork.
- In a saucepan, heat cranberry sauce, water, and sugar until well mixed. Pour over the cake to allow it to seep into the holes.
- Spread whipped topping over the cranberry layer and refrigerate for at least three hours before serving.
- Garnish with red and green sprinkles before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg