Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake, a delightful dessert that combines fluffy white cake with tangy cranberry sauce and topped with creamy whipped frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings, each bite offers a tantalizing blend of sweetness and tartness that will leave your guests wanting more. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake is sure to become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes. Poke holes all over the surface using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in as it cools completely for about an hour.
- Spread whipped topping evenly across the cooled cake.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg