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Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake

Delightful Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake to Wow Your Guests

This Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake combines tart cranberry sauce and creamy frosting for a perfect holiday dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Use homemade for personal touch.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Keeps the cake light.
  • 1/2 cup Red and Green Sprinkles Festive touch.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cranberry Sauce Can be homemade or canned.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use mascarpone for a different flavor.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust according to sweetness preference.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as an alternative.
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Substitute with fresh if desired.
  • 4 oz White Chocolate Melt with coconut oil for smooth consistency.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • whisk
  • Fork or piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine frozen cranberries, sugar, and freshly squeezed orange juice over medium heat. Stir until boiling, about 8–10 minutes. Mix cornstarch slurry if thickening is needed, then remove from heat and cool completely.
  2. Preheat the oven as per cake mix instructions. Use egg whites to prepare the cake batter, fold in sprinkles, pour into greased baking dish, and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 25–30 minutes.
  3. Once cooled slightly, poke holes in the cake with a wooden spoon handle about an inch apart. Pour cranberry sauce into holes and spread remaining sauce over the top.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for optimal flavor infusion.
  5. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined. Fold in whipped cream and frost the chilled cake evenly.
  6. Top with dried cranberries for decoration. Melt white chocolate with coconut oil, drizzle over the cake, and let set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Poking the cake should be about 2/3 deep. Allowing the cake to chill overnight enhances its flavor.

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