special occasion Cranberry Poke Cake
This festive special occasion Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe is a showstopper that will elevate your holiday gatherings! With a moist cake base infused with tart cranberry flavor, it’s topped with creamy whipped topping and garnished with colorful sprinkles for a delightful presentation. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for special occasion parties, family get-togethers, or cozy nights at home. Impress your guests with this vibrant centerpiece that not only looks stunning but also tastes amazing!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 1/2 cup water (for cranberry layer)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red and green sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes across the top using a toothpick.
- In a saucepan, heat cranberry sauce, water, and sugar until well combined; bring to a simmer.
- Pour the warm cranberry mixture over the poked holes in the cooled cake.
- Once cooled completely, spread whipped topping over the cake and garnish with sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg