{"id":315186,"date":"2025-11-24T08:48:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T08:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/cranberry-poke-cake-the-country-cook\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T08:48:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T08:48:11","slug":"cranberry-poke-cake-the-country-cook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=315186","title":{"rendered":"Cranberry Poke Cake – The Country Cook"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Festive Cranberry Poke Cake with sweet and tart cranberry sauce, fluffy cream cheese topping, and bright, fun, holiday flavor in every slice!<\/em><\/p>\n

A FESTIVE WINTER DESSERT RECIPE<\/h2>\n

This Cranberry Poke Cake is the perfect holiday dessert to brighten your table. It\u2019s a soft, white cake that is filled with homemade (but simple) cranberry sauce which adds a sweet yet tart pop of flavor, then it gets topped with a fluffy cream cheese whipped topping that\u2019s smooth and sooo tasty. If you haven\u2019t figured it out already, Poke Cakes<\/a> are my favorite to make! I have one for every flavor and season!<\/p>\n

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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What other toppings can I use instead? <\/strong> <\/p>\n

If you want to make this dessert a little quicker to make, you can top with Cool Whip or purchase a store-bought cream cheese frosting.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Can I make this dessert ahead of time? <\/strong> <\/p>\n

This cake can be made a few days in advance. Make sure to not top the cake with the topping until the cake is cold or the warmth of the cake and cranberry sauce will melt the topping.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

What can I use instead of cranberry sauce?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

If you want to make this easier, you can use cranberry Jell-O instead of making a homemade cranberry sauce. Add the cranberry Jell-O and boiling water to a large, heatproof bowl and whisk until the gelatin is dissolved. Add the cold water to the bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the Jell-O all over the cake, focusing on the holes the most. Place the cake into the fridge for 2 hours. Then continue with the frosting or just top with Cool Whip.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

What\u2019s the best way to poke holes in the cake? <\/strong> <\/p>\n

I prefer to use the end of a wooden spoon and I can space them out a bit better. You want something that makes large enough holes for that cranberry sauce to get down into.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

How do I store leftover Cranberry Poke Cake? <\/strong> <\/p>\n

Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Can I freeze this Cranberry Poke Cake?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Technically you can\u2019t but sometimes it doesn\u2019t always defrost well and maintain the texture. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)<\/h3>\n