Description
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake. This moist and fluffy cake is infused with tangy cranberry sauce and topped with a light whipped cream, creating a delicious dessert that will be the star of your holiday gatherings. Each slice reveals a vibrant ruby-red interior, making it not just a treat but also a centerpiece of joy and celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for whipped cream)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and water. Beat until smooth, about two minutes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled slightly, poke holes in the cake using a fork and drizzle warm cranberry sauce over it.
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while whipping.
- Spread whipped cream over the top of the cake and garnish with cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg