Description
This Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday dessert table. With a moist vanilla cake infused with sweet-tart cranberry sauce and topped with fluffy whipped cream, each slice is bursting with festive flavor. Not only is it easy to make, but its vibrant red and white layers will impress your guests, making every gathering memorable. Bring joy to your holiday celebrations with this delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, milk, and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly, then poke holes using a wooden spoon handle about 1 inch apart.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook cranberries with remaining sugar until they burst and form a sauce (about 10 minutes). Allow to cool slightly before pouring over the cake.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the cooled cake once chilled. Garnish with powdered sugar or festive sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg