Description
This Easy Cherry Cheesecake Poke Cake is a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake filling and vibrant cherry topping, all resting on a fluffy yellow cake. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert will evoke sweet memories and create new ones. With minimal effort required, you can impress friends and family alike, making it an essential recipe for your collection. Each slice is a celebration of flavor that’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 21 oz cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the yellow cake mix with water according to package instructions, pour into the baking dish, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly, then poke holes all over the top using a wooden spoon or skewer.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth; fold in Cool Whip gently.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake, ensuring the holes are filled generously. Top with cherry pie filling.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing and serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (104g)
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 303mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg