Description
This Festive Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake combines the sweet and tart flavors of cranberries with a fluffy yellow cake, making it the perfect holiday dessert. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake is sure to impress your guests and become a seasonal favorite. Each slice is a delightful burst of flavor, ideal for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and water until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled slightly, poke holes in the cake using a fork or skewer.
- In another bowl, combine fresh cranberries with sugar and cranberry sauce; pour this mixture over the poked cake evenly.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk until smooth; spread over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg