Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe

Piece of cranberry poke cake on a white plate

Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe

Easy Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe (Perfect for Christmas and Holiday Parties)The red cranberries and festive sprinkles make this cake not just a dessert but a holiday celebration on a plate!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cranberry poke cake, poke cake

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 358kcal

Author Michele Feuerborn

Ingredients

Cake:

1 (14.25 ounce box) white cake mix
3 large eggs
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Cranberry Sauce:

1 14 ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Topping:

1 8 ounce container cool whip
Red and green sprinkles

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350° and spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
Make the cake according to the package directions. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and use the handle of a wooden spoon and poke holes evenly over the cake.
Combine all the ingredients for the sauce together and keep it warm until you are ready to pour it over the cake.
Pour the cranberry sauce over the cake making sure to fill all the holes.
Cool completely before adding the cool whip.
Add sprinkles if you want before serving.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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