Cranberry Poke Cake
Cranberry Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully balances the sweet and tart flavors of cranberries with a moist, fluffy cake. Each slice offers an explosion of flavor, making it perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to simple weeknight treats. With easy preparation and minimal effort, this cake will impress your guests and leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, and water according to package instructions. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled slightly, poke holes all over the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- In another bowl, mix cranberry sauce and sweetened condensed milk. Pour over the poked cake while warm.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Top with whipped topping and garnish with fresh cranberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg