Description
Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season. With its fluffy vanilla cake infused with tangy cranberry sauce and topped with light whipped cream, this treat is sure to impress your guests. Its stunning red and white presentation makes it a festive centerpiece for any gathering, while its delicious flavor combination will keep everyone coming back for more. Easy to make, this poke cake is perfect for busy holiday schedules or year-round celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, and eggs; mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly, then poke holes all over the top with a fork.
- Spread cranberry sauce evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Cool completely in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh cranberries and powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg