Description
This Special Occasion Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe is a festive delight that combines moist cake with the tangy sweetness of cranberry. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make dessert will impress your guests and add a vibrant touch to your celebrations. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful harmony of flavors, making it an ideal centerpiece for your dessert table.
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
- 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).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, cool for 10 minutes and poke holes all over the cake using a toothpick.
- In another bowl, mix cranberry sauce, additional water, and sugar until smooth. Pour evenly over the cake.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake and garnish with sprinkles before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (78g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg