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Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake

Delightful Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake for Festive Joy

This Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake is a festive treat combining a moist cake with cranberry filling and whipped topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Feel free to substitute with chocolate or other flavors.
  • 1 cup Water
  • 3 large Eggs Substitute with flaxseed meal for a vegan option.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Canned Cranberry Sauce Homemade cranberry sauce works too.
For the Topping
  • 1 container Whipped Topping Alternative: use homemade whipped cream or mascarpone.
Optional Spices
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Can be added to the cake mix.
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg Optional to enhance flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, water, and eggs according to package instructions. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and spread evenly.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Poke holes all over the surface of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
  7. Spread canned cranberry sauce over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
  9. Spread whipped topping evenly over the cranberry layer.
  10. Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh cranberries or mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow cake to cool completely before poking holes to avoid sogginess. Refrigerate for at least an hour to meld flavors.

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