Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Cherry Cheesecake Poke Cake, a dessert that brings together creamy cheesecake filling, fluffy cake, and a luscious cherry topping. Perfect for any gathering, this cake is as visually appealing as it is delicious. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, it promises to be a showstopper at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 21 oz cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, water, eggs, and oil per package instructions. Mix until smooth and pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Once cooled slightly, poke holes all over the cake using the end of a wooden spoon.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; gently fold in Cool Whip to create the cheesecake layer.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake and top with cherry pie filling.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for optimal flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: To customize your poke cake, try using strawberries or blueberries instead of cherries. For added flavor, incorporate a splash of vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture.