Best 8 Cherry Jello Poke Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Cherry Jello Poke Cake, a captivating dessert that combines the vibrant flavors of cherry and the refreshing taste of Jello. This enticing treat features a moist and fluffy cake base, generously infused with a sweet cherry Jello mixture, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. Each recipe in this article offers a unique twist on this classic cake, ensuring an unforgettable dessert experience. From the traditional Cherry Jello Poke Cake to variations like the No-Bake Cherry Jello Poke Cake and the Chocolate Cherry Jello Poke Cake, there's a recipe to satisfy every craving. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the delectable world of Cherry Jello Poke Cakes.

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CHERRY POKE CAKE



Cherry Poke Cake image

Poke cakes are so fun, and this Cherry Poke Cake is no exception. Easier to make than just a white cake with cherry filling, and more delicious too!

Provided by Jessica Formicola

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 white cake mix
4 large eggs (, room temperature)
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3.4 ounces cherry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
8 ounces tub whipped topping (, thawed)
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
¼ - ½ cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional whipped topping
Fresh Cherries
Cherry Pie Filling
Sliced Almonds

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.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 285 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHERRY POKE CAKE RECIPE



Cherry Poke Cake recipe image

Cherry poke cake recipe is so moist and delicious with a ton of cherry flavor. Make this easy dessert! The entire family will enjoy this luscious cake.

Provided by Desserts on a Dime

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients
1 white cake mix
4 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup vegetable or canola oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
1 small box (3.4 oz cherry gelatin (any flavor will work))
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
Frosting
1 8 oz. tub whipped topping (thawed)
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
¼ - ½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
Topping ideas
Additional whipped topping
Fresh Cherries
Cherry Pie Filling
Sliced Almonds

Steps:

  • Cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, oil 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 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
  • Place in refrigerator at least 3 hours or overnight
  • Frosting:
  • 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
  • Store in refrigerator until ready to serve
  • Store leftovers in refrigerator covered with plastic wrap
  • Serve with fresh cherries, canned cherries or sliced almonds

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 372 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHERRY DREAM CAKE



Cherry Dream Cake image

I serve this cherry cake for holidays because it's so festive and easy. No one will know your secret is adding a package of cherry gelatin to a boxed cake mix! -Margaret McNeil, Germantown, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups frozen whipped topping
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. , Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool cake on a wire rack for 3-5 minutes. Poke holes in cake with a meat fork or wooden skewer; gradually pour gelatin over cake. Cool for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread over cake. Top with the pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

JELL-O CHERRY POKE CAKE



JELL-O Cherry Poke Cake image

You only need the maraschino cherries for garnish to make this moist and delicious poke cake. It gets its cherryliciousness from cherry flavor gelatin.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 round white cake layers (9 inch), cooled
2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) or 1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
3 maraschino cherries with stems

Steps:

  • Place cakes, top sides up, in clean 9-inch round pans; pierce with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Carefully pour over cake layers. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Dip bottoms of cake pans in warm water 10 sec.; unmold cakes. Fill and frost cake layers with COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 1 hour. Garnish with cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 3 g

POKE CAKE III



Poke Cake III image

This is a delicious cake that is really tasty. Poke holes in a white cake, pour fruit flavored gelatin over that, then top it off with cherry pie filling and whipped topping.

Provided by JWOODBURY

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup boiling water
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 319 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY POKE CAKE (OR VANILLA)



Chocolate-Cherry Poke Cake (Or Vanilla) image

If you are a chocolate and cherry lover then the chocolate is for you, this also is equally wonderful using a white cake mix with cherry or strawberry Jello, cherry pie filling and white Cool Whip or Whipped cream, I make the white version with my recipe#355243 but boxed is fine

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin (or use strawberry)
1 cup boiling water
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling (or use a 28 ounce can)
1 (16 ounce) container chocolate flavor cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed (or use sweetened whipped cream)
grated chocolate (or can use chopped nuts)

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).

CHERRY PIE POKE CAKE



Cherry Pie Poke Cake image

Make and share this Cherry Pie Poke Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
3 egg whites (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored gelatin powder
1 cup boiling water
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.5, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 9.9, Sodium 335.3, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 32.5, Protein 9.5

JELL-O BLACK CHERRY POKE CAKE



JELL-O Black Cherry Poke Cake image

Moist white cake becomes way cooler with stripes of Jell-O Gelatin. And it's made with better-for-you ingredients.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h30m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 baked 9-inch round white cake layers, cooled
2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (0.3 oz. each) JELL-O Black Cherry Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Place cakes, top-sides up, in clean 9-inch round pans; pierce with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mixes; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Pour over cakes. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Dip bottoms of cake pans in warm water 10 sec.; unmold. Fill and frost cake layers with COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use a springform pan to make it easier to remove the cake from the pan.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cool before poking holes in it.
  • Use a toothpick or skewer to poke the holes in the cake.
  • Pour the jello mixture over the cake slowly and evenly.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
  • Garnish the cake with whipped cream, fresh cherries, or sprinkles before serving.

Conclusion:

Cherry Jello Poke Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, the cherry jello is sweet and tangy, and the whipped cream topping is light and airy. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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