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Cherry Cheesecake Poke Cake

This Cherry Cheesecake Poke Cake is the perfect anytime dessert. It's easy, delicious, and loaded with delicious cherry cheesecake flavors.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 402kcal
Author Rob

Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon, straw, or skewer
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix prepared
  • 1 3- ounce package cherry gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 8- ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 8- ounce can whipped topping
  • 2 21- ounce cans cherry pie filling
  • Graham cracker crumbs for topping optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the white cake mix according to the box instructions and bake in a 9x13 pan.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely, then use a skewer or straw to poke holes all over the cake.
  • Combine the cherry gelatin and boiling water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then pour it over the top of the cake.
  • Place the cake in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the cheesecake topping. Beat together the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Fold in the whipped topping.
  • Spread the cheesecake mixture over the top of the cake and return the cake to the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
  • When ready to serve, spread the cherry pie filling over the top of the cake and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs, if desired.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg