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
Cost: $7.99, $0.67 per serving.
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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 white cake mix, 4 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, ½ cup vegetable or canola oil, and 1 teaspoon almond extract until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes.
- While the cake cools, whisk together 1 small box (3.4 ounces) cherry gelatin and 1 cup boiling water for about 2 minutes, or until completely dissolved. Stir in ½ cup cold water.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, a wooden skewer, or a large fork, poke holes all over the warm cake, spacing them about ½ inch apart.
- Slowly pour the prepared gelatin mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 (8-ounce) tub thawed whipped topping, ½ cup marshmallow fluff, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon almond extract until smooth and fluffy. If you prefer a thicker frosting, gradually mix in up to an additional ¼ cup powdered sugar.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the chilled cake.
- Serve topped with additional whipped topping, fresh cherries, cherry pie filling, or sliced almonds, if desired.
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
