Description
Delight in the flavors of the holiday season with this Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake. Moist yellow cake is infused with tangy cranberry sauce, creating a festive dessert that’s both simple and impressive. Perfect for gatherings, this sweet treat brings nostalgia and joy to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water (room temperature)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, and water; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Once cooled slightly, poke holes all over the top using a wooden spoon handle or fork.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook cranberries with sugar until they burst (about 10 minutes).
- Pour warm cranberry sauce over the poked cake and let chill in the fridge for at least one hour.
- Serve slices topped with whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg