Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of our Festive Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake, a delightful dessert that combines moist yellow cake with tangy cranberry sauce and a luscious whipped cream frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this cake not only looks stunning but also evokes nostalgia with every bite. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s bound to become a cherished tradition in your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before poking holes all over the surface using a fork.
- Warm the cranberry sauce if necessary and pour it evenly over the cake, letting it soak in.
- In a separate bowl, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Frost the cake with the whipped cream mixture and serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg