Black Forest Poke Cake Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this easy Black Forest Poke Cake. A luscious chocolate cake infused with cherry sweetness, topped with a cloud of whipped goodness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 53 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 box devil’s food cake mix
- Ingredients needed to make cake: eggs, oil, and water
Cherry Jell-O Mix:
- 3-ounce box cherry Jell-O mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Cherry Filling:
- 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
Topping:
- 8-ounce tub whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, optional garnish
- Maraschino cherries, optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Follow the directions on the cake mix box. Let it cool for 5 minutes after baking.
- Poke Holes: Use a wooden-handled utensil to poke holes about 2 inches apart all over the cake.
- Prepare Cherry Jell-O: Dissolve cherry Jell-O in boiling water in a large bowl. Add cold water and mix well.
- Pour Jell-O Over Cake: Pour the prepared Jell-O over the cake, focusing on the holes. Chill the cake for 2 hours.
- Add Cherry Filling: Spread cherry pie filling over the cake evenly.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Spread whipped topping over the cake and chill for at least another hour.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with mini chocolate chips and maraschino cherries. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 321mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
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