Description
The Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake is a festive delight that combines soft vanilla cake soaked in tart cranberry sauce, topped with fluffy whipped cream and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings, bringing joy and flavor to your celebrations. Impress your family and friends with this stunning, vibrant cake that captures the essence of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and a splash of water over medium heat. Cook until cranberries pop (about 10 minutes).
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, poke holes all over it with a fork. Pour warm cranberry sauce over the cake to soak in.
- Cool completely before spreading whipped topping on top. Garnish with pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg