Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake! This easy-to-make dessert features a moist yellow cake soaked with tart cranberry sauce and topped with a luscious whipped cream layer, creating a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this cake will have your guests singing carols as they savor each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whipped cream topping
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water; mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke holes all over the cake using the end of a wooden spoon.
- Spread cranberry sauce over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Once completely cooled, top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh cranberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg