Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with this delightful Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake. A moist white cake infused with tangy cranberry goodness, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
For the Cranberry Filling:
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
For the Cream Cheese Topping:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (thawed)
For Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cranberries (optional)
- fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven and make the white cake mix according to package instructions. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Poke and Fill: After baking, poke holes in the cake and pour the cranberry mixture over it. Let it cool.
- Make the Cream Cheese Topping: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Top the Cake: Spread the cream cheese mixture on the cake and garnish with cranberries and rosemary. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Substitute cranberry sauce with raspberry preserves for a different flavor.
- Use stabilized whipped cream for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
