1-2-3 Cherry Poke Cake

Poke cakes originated in the United States in the 1970s and became popular due to their simplicity and versatility. They are called ‘poke’ cakes because holes are poked into the cake to allow the filling or sauce to seep into the cake, adding moisture and flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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1-2-3 Cherry Poke Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Vanilla cake mix
• 3 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Water
• 1 small box Cherry Jello mix
• 1 cup Boiling water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cold water
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• optional for garnish Maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. While the cake is baking, prepare the cherry Jello mix according to the package instructions, using the boiling water and cold water.
6. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
7. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
8. Pour the prepared cherry Jello mixture over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow the Jello to set.
10. Before serving, top the cake with whipped cream and garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.
11. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 35g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.