Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe
Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe is a moist white cake filled with tangy cranberry gelatin and whole berry sauce, creating a deliciously festive dessert. The cake is baked, poked with holes, and soaked with the cranberry mixture before being topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles. Easy to prepare and full of vibrant flavours, this dessert offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart that brightens any celebration.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric hand or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Fork or wooden skewer (for poking holes)
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 boxes white or yellow cake mix
- 1 box cranberry flavoured gelatin Jell‑O
- 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cold water and 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
- Red and green sprinkles
Instructions
Step 1: Get Your Oven Ready:
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan it with parchment paper to keep the cake from sticking.
Step 2: Mix The Cake Batter
- In a big bowl, combine the two cake mixes with the eggs, vegetable oil, water, and milk. Use an electric mixer on medium speed and beat everything together for about 2 to 3 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Bake The Cake
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and pop it into the oven. Bake for around 30 to 35 minutes. Check it by inserting a toothpick in the center if it comes out clean, it’s done! Let the cake cool for about 15 minutes before moving on.
Step 4: Prepare The Cranberry Topping
- While the cake cools, grab a separate bowl. Dissolve the cranberry flavoured gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Then stir in the whole berry cranberry sauce until it’s all mixed together. If the cranberry sauce is too thick, you can warm it up a little to make stirring easier.
Step 5: Make Holes In The Cake
- Take a fork or a wooden skewer and gently poke holes all over the cake surface. Space them about an inch apart so the cranberry mixture can soak in evenly.
Step 6: Add The Cranberry Mixture
- Slowly spoon or pour the cranberry gelatin mix over the cake. Let it seep into the holes you just poked. Then, place the cake in the fridge for at least 2 hours so it can fully set.
Step 7: Top With Cool Whip
- Once the cranberry layer has set, spread a layer of thawed Cool Whip evenly over the top.
Step 8: Decorate For Fun
- Sprinkle some red and green sprinkles on top to give it a festive holiday look.
Step 9: Keep It Chilled And Serve
- Keep the cake refrigerated until you’re ready to enjoy it. When it’s time, slice it up and dig in!
Notes
This is meant as a festive, indulgent dessert not a daily health food. Nutrition can vary by brands.