Cherry Pie Poke Cake Recipes

CHERRY POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray
• In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla and almond extract until smooth.
• Spread evenly into baking dish, bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
• Combine cherry gelatin and boiling water and stir about 2 minutes until dissolved, add cold water.
• Using a wooden skewer or large fork, poke holes into cake about every 1/2 inch.
• Carefully pour gelatin over the cake making sure it can get into all the holes.
• Cover and place in refrigerator at least 3 hours or overnight.
• In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, starting with ¼ cup powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. You may need to add more powdered sugar depending on how thick you want the frosting.
• Spread over cake.
• Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Serve with fresh cherries, canned cherries or sliced almonds and of course, additional whipped cream.
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CHERRY DREAM POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Using a greased 13″ by 9″ baking pan, bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cake to cool on rack for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Dissolve gelatin package in 1 1/2 cups boiling water.
• Poke holes in cake with a meat fork or wooden skewer, being sure to get holes around the edges.
• Pour gelatin across cake. Let sit for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• In a large bowl, beat 1 package cream cheese until fluffy.
• Fold in 2 cups whipped topping.
• Carefully spread over cake.
• Top with 1 can cherry pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Serve and enjoy!

CHERRY PIE POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for one 9x13 inch cake.
• Remove cake from oven.
• Poke holes at once down through cake with a fork.
• Holes should be at 1 inch intervals.
• While the cake cools, combine the gelatin with boiling water.
• Pour gelatin mixture over the cake.
• Top with the cherry pie filling, then cover with whipped topping.
• Refrigerate cake for one hour before serving.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY POKE CAKE (OR VANILLA)

Steps:

• Prepare and bake the cake mix according to package directions in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
• Cool then remove the cake from the pan.
• Immediately poke holes down into the cake using a fork (holes should be at 1-in intervals).
• Cool cake completely.
• When the cake is cooked combine the Jello with boiling water until combined; pour the mixture over the cake.
• Top with pie filling, then cover with Cool Whip or whipped cream.
• If making the chocolate cake sprinkle grated chocolate over the top or chopped nuts (this is only optional).

POKE CAKE III

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for one 9x13 inch cake. Remove cake from oven. Poke holes at once down through cake with a fork. Holes should be at 1 inch intervals.
• While the cake cools, combine the gelatin with boiling water. Pour gelatin mixture over the cake. Top with the cherry pie filling, then cover with whipped topping. Refrigerate cake for one hour before serving.