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Cherry Poke Cake
Cherry Poke Cake is a soft white cake infused with cherry gelatin, creating a moist texture with a subtle cherry flavor. The cake is topped with a whipped frosting made from whipped topping and marshmallow creme flavored with almond and vanilla extracts. Chopped fresh cherries, cherry pie filling, and sliced almonds garnish the top, adding freshness and crunch.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
285 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 white cake mix
- 4 egg room temperature, large
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3.4 ounces cherry gelatin
- 1 cup water boiling
- 1/2 cup water cold
Frosting
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed, tub
- 1/2 cup marshmallow creme fluff
- ¼ - ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- whipped topping additional
- Cherry fresh
- cherry pie filling
- almonds sliced
Instructions
Poke Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray
- In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla and almond extract until smooth.
- Spread evenly into baking dish, bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
- Combine cherry gelatin and boiling water and stir about 2 minutes until dissolved, add cold water.
- Using a wooden skewer or large fork, poke holes into cake about every 1/2 inch.
- Carefully pour gelatin over the cake making sure it can get into all the holes.
- Cover and place in refrigerator at least 3 hours or overnight.
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Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, starting with ¼ cup powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. You may need to add more powdered sugar depending on how thick you want the frosting.
- Spread over cake.
- Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve with fresh cherries, canned cherries or sliced almonds and of course, additional whipped cream.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
285mg
(12%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
181IU
(4%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 181IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.