Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of this Special Occasion Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe, a delightful dessert that will brighten your holiday gatherings. The combination of moist white cake and tangy cranberry sauce creates a symphony of taste that’s both refreshing and satisfying. Topped with a fluffy whipped topping and colorful sprinkles, this poke cake is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it the centerpiece of your dessert table. Best of all, it’s easy to prepare, allowing bakers of all skill levels to impress family and friends with minimal effort. Make it ahead of time for stress-free entertaining—just chill and serve!
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) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth using a whisk or electric mixer.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Check doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before poking holes all over the top with a toothpick.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the cranberry sauce with 1/2 cup water and granulated sugar until heated through.
- Pour the cranberry mixture over the holes in the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours to let flavors meld.
- Before serving, spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake and garnish with red and green sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg