Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake, a delightful dessert that combines moist yellow cake soaked in sweet-tart cranberry sauce and topped with creamy whipped frosting. Perfect for festive gatherings, this easy-to-make cake will impress your family and friends. Each slice bursts with flavor, making it an irresistible treat that captures the essence of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions and pour into the pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- After cooling slightly, poke holes in the cake using a fork or skewer.
- Warm cranberry sauce slightly and pour over the cake, ensuring holes fill well. Chill for at least one hour.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip gently.
- Spread the topping over the chilled cake and garnish with fresh cranberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg