4.4 from 126 votes
Cherry Poke Cake
Poke cakes are so fun, and this Cherry Poke Cake is no exception. Easier to make than just a white cake with cherry filling, and more delicious too!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 large eggs , room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3.4 ounces cherry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Frosting
- 8 ounces tub whipped topping , thawed
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
- ¼ - ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Additional whipped topping
- fresh cherries
- cherry pie filling
- sliced almonds
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: 16Serving
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.