Cherry Poke Cake Dessert (Print Format)

White cake with cherry Jell-O, fluffy cream topping, and luscious cherry pie filling.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cake

01 - 15.25 ounce box white cake mix
02 - Large egg whites (as called for on the cake mix box)
03 - Water (as called for on the cake mix box)
04 - Vegetable oil (as called for on the cake mix box)
05 - 3 ounce box cherry Jell-O
06 - 1 cup boiling water
07 - ½ cup cold water

→ For the Frosting

08 - 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
09 - 1 cup powdered sugar
10 - 1 ½ cups heavy cream

→ For the Topping

11 - 21 ounce can cherry pie filling

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
02 - Prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions, using large egg whites, water, and vegetable oil. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake on the middle oven rack according to the package instructions, typically 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
03 - Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes. Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes into the cake about 1 inch apart. If you don’t have a wooden spoon, you could use a similar-sized object (a straw would work here).
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the contents of the cherry Jell-O box and 1 cup boiling water until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Slowly whisk in ½ cup cold water.
05 - Pour the gelatin mixture evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or until fully chilled).
06 - Once the cake is chilled, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add the heavy cream and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
07 - Spread the frosting evenly over the chilled cake. Then, evenly spoon the cherry pie filling over the frosting, spreading it out to cover the top.
08 - Slice, serve, and enjoy! Keep refrigerated.

# Tips:

01 - Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding the frosting to prevent melting.

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