Cherry Poke Cake
Cherry poke cake recipe is so moist and delicious with a ton of cherry flavor. Make this easy dessert! The entire family will enjoy this luscious cake.
Servings: 12
Calories: 363kcal
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 white cake mix
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 small box 3.4 oz cherry gelatin (any flavor will work)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Frosting
- 1 8 oz. tub whipped topping thawed
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
- ¼ - ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Topping ideas
- Additional whipped topping
- Fresh Cherries
- Cherry Pie Filling
- Sliced Almonds
Instructions
- Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
- Combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, oil and almond extract until smooth
- Spread evenly into baking dish, bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes
- Combine gelatin and boiling water and stir about 2 minutes until dissolved, add cold water
- Using a wooden skewer or large fork, poke holes into cake about every 1/2 inch
- Carefully pour gelatin over the cake
- Place in refrigerator at least 3 hours or overnight
- Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, starting with ¼ cup powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. You may need to add more powdered sugar depending on how thick you want the frosting.
- Spread over cake
- Store in refrigerator until ready to serve
- Store leftovers in refrigerator covered with plastic wrap
- Serve with fresh cherries, canned cherries or sliced almonds
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg
