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Cherry Poke Cake
Lina maywgor

Deliciously Easy Cherry Poke Cake for Your Summer Gatherings

A perfect dessert for summer gatherings, this Cherry Poke Cake is bursting with vibrant flavor and is incredibly easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package white cake mix
  • 1 ¼ cups boiling water
  • 1 package cherry Jell-O
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 container whipped topping
  • 1 jar maraschino cherries

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Combine the cake mix, water, oil, and egg whites in a large bowl. Mix for 3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Poke holes all over the cake using a skewer or fork, about ½ inch apart.
  5. Dissolve the cherry Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir in 1 cup of cold water.
  6. Pour the Jell-O mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  7. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours until set.
  8. Top the cake with whipped topping and garnish with maraschino cherries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgSugar: 22g

Notes

  • Let the cake cool completely before poking holes.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours for best flavor infusion.
  • Experiment with different cake and Jell-O flavors.
  • Refrigerate after adding whipped cream for easier slicing.
  • Reserve maraschino cherries for garnish at serving time.

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