Cherry Poke Cake

5 from 2 votes

Poke cakes are some of my most popular recipes and we're excited about latest: Cherry Poke Cake - a delicious new version that's bursting with flavor. The tangy cherry Jell-o pairs perfectly with fresh lime zest. We've been making poke cakes for years because they are impressive, yet easy enough for a novice to bake. This new flavor combination is like summertime on a plate.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Chill Time2

Total Time2 45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cherry Limeade Poke Cake

Servings: servings

Calories: 217kcal

Ingredients

15.25 ounce box white cake mix
1 ¼ cups lemon-lime soda such as Sprite
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
zest of 1 lime
3 ounce box cherry-flavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
8 ounces whipped topping
Maraschino cherries for garnish
lime slices for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cake mix, soda, oil, egg whites, and zest of one lime until combined.
15.25 ounce box white cake mix, 1 ¼ cups lemon-lime soda such as Sprite, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 3 egg whites, zest of 1 lime
Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cake cool.
Meanwhile, combine the boiling water with the cherry gelatin and whisk until dissolved.
3 ounce box cherry-flavored gelatin, 1 cup boiling water
Using the end of a wooden spoon poke holes all over the cooled cake.
Pour the cherry gelatin mix into the holes.
Spread the whipped topping all over the top of the cake.
8 ounces whipped topping
Garnish with cherries and the zest of a lime.
Maraschino cherries for garnish, lime slices for garnish
Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

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