Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and juicy cherries with this Easy Cherry Cheesecake Poke Cake. This show-stopping dessert features a moist vanilla cake base, infused with cherry goodness, and topped with a rich cream cheese layer. Perfect for any gathering, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that transforms ordinary moments into sweet celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix vanilla cake mix, eggs, and water until smooth. Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly. Poke holes all over the surface using a wooden spoon.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar. Fold in Cool Whip until combined.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the poked cake and chill for at least two hours.
- Top with cherry pie filling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg