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The festive season calls for desserts that not only taste incredible but also look stunning. Nothing embodies the spirit of celebration quite like a luscious, moist poke cake. This article delves into the intricacies of creating a Festive Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake, a dessert that will be the star of your holiday gatherings. With its vibrant flavors and eye-catching presentation, this cake is sure to captivate both the palate and the eye.

Festive Christmas Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe

This festive poke cake features a moist white cake soaked with cranberry sauce and sweetened condensed milk, topped with whipped cream and crushed graham crackers. It's a delightful dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 14 oz cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • ½ cup crushed graham crackers
  • to taste fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, and water with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the top.
  • Blend the cranberry sauce and sweetened condensed milk until smooth, then pour over the cake.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers.
  • Garnish with fresh cranberries before serving.
  • Slice into squares and enjoy chilled.

Notes

Chill the cake for at least 2 hours to enhance the flavors.
Keyword cake, cranberry, dessert, festive, holiday, poked, sweet