Description
This Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake is a luscious, festive dessert that combines a fluffy vanilla cake with tart cranberry goodness, topped with a light whipped cream frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this show-stopping treat will create sweet memories and have your guests reaching for seconds. With its stunning visual appeal and delightful flavors, it’s a must-have centerpiece for any holiday celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Optional: Toasted pine nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sugar in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the butter until creamy; gradually add the sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once cooled slightly, poke holes all over the cake and pour cranberry sauce generously over the top.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar and mix well.
- Frost the chilled cake with whipped cream and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg