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Cherry Coke Poke Cake

Cherry Coke Poke Cake

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A moist chocolate poke cake infused with cherry cola and cherry gelatin, topped with fluffy whipped topping and bright maraschino cherries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on package
  • 1 cup cherry cola
  • 3 ounces cherry gelatin powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 8 ounces whipped topping
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare chocolate cake batter according to package instructions.
  2. Bake in a 9×13 inch dish and cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Poke holes evenly across the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
  4. Dissolve cherry gelatin in boiling water.
  5. Stir in cold water and cherry cola.
  6. Slowly pour mixture over cake and allow to soak in.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  8. Spread whipped topping evenly over cake.
  9. Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Chill thoroughly before serving
  • Drain cherries well to prevent excess moisture
  • Best made a day ahead for deeper flavor