Description
Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake is a delightful holiday dessert that combines a moist yellow cake with a sweet-tart cranberry sauce, topped with creamy whipped topping. This festive treat not only looks stunning but also bursts with flavors that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make poke cake will become a treasured tradition in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions. Pour into the baking dish.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow it to cool slightly on a wire rack.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, water, and sugar over medium heat. Cook until cranberries pop and the sauce thickens (about 10 minutes). Let cool.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake using a wooden spoon handle or fork. Pour cranberry sauce evenly over the top and let it absorb for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping gently, then spread over the chilled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg