Chocolate Cherry Poke Cake or Vanilla

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Chocolate Cherry Poke Cake or Vanilla, a dessert that combines rich, moist chocolate cake with luscious cherry pie filling and sweetened condensed milk for a flavor-packed treat. This easy-to-make recipe begins with a simple cake mix, elevated by a delightful infusion of cherry goodness that seeps into every bite. Topped with a fluffy layer of whipped topping, optional chocolate shavings, and vibrant maraschino cherries, this cake is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or a family dessert, this poke cake is quick to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of hands-on time. Best enjoyed chilled, every forkful is a harmonious blend of creamy, fruity, and chocolaty bliss.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 8 oz whipped topping
• 0.25 cup chocolate shavings (optional)
• 8 maraschino cherries (optional)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions, combining the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water in a mixing bowl.

3. Pour the batter evenly into the greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

5. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, gently poke holes all over the top of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

6. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.

7. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the entire surface of the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes for extra flavor.

8. Once cooled completely, spread the whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake.

9. For decoration, sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped topping and garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.

10. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (189.5g)

Calories		500
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		23.3 g	30%
	Saturated Fat	8.9 g	45%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	6.1 g
Cholesterol		80 mg	27%
Sodium		352 mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate		67.5 g	25%
	Dietary Fiber	1.5 g	5%
	Total Sugars	51.2 g
Protein		6.8 g	14%
Vitamin D		0.7 mcg	3%
Calcium		186 mg	14%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		286 mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2523 cal (41.5%%)

Protein: 326 cal (5.4%%)

Carbs: 3237 cal (53.2%%)