Skinny Low Fat Cherry Poke Cake Recipes

CHERRY POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray
• In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla and almond extract until smooth.
• Spread evenly into baking dish, bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
• Combine cherry gelatin and boiling water and stir about 2 minutes until dissolved, add cold water.
• Using a wooden skewer or large fork, poke holes into cake about every 1/2 inch.
• Carefully pour gelatin over the cake making sure it can get into all the holes.
• Cover and place in refrigerator at least 3 hours or overnight.
• In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, starting with ¼ cup powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. You may need to add more powdered sugar depending on how thick you want the frosting.
• Spread over cake.
• Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Serve with fresh cherries, canned cherries or sliced almonds and of course, additional whipped cream.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

SKINNY {LOW FAT} CHERRY POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven according to box directions. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
• Beat cake mix, diet soda and egg whites in a large bowl for 2 minutes. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
• Decrease cooking time by 5 minutes from what the box says. A toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake will come out clean when it is finished.
• Pull cake out from oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Using a large fork, ice pick or toothpick poke large holes into cake about every 1/2 inch of the cake. (Don't worry about how it looks , we'll be covering it up with frosting!)
• Mix together Jell-o and boiling water and stir for 2 minutes or until dissolved. Add in cold water. Pour over poked cake. Refrigerate until cooled completely.
• Combine pudding and 1-1/2 cups cold milk. Beat together until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Fold in desired amount of Cool Whip (I used about half a container). When it's the consistency and taste desired, spread over cooled cake. Slice up, serve and enjoy! Make sure to keep cake chilled in refrigerator!