Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Champagne Cherry Poke Cake, where bubbly champagne meets luscious cherries in a moist, flavorful dessert. Perfect for celebrations or simply treating yourself, each slice is a festive experience bursting with sweet and tart goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup champagne (or sparkling wine)
- 1 can (15 oz) cherries in juice
- ½ cup cherry juice (from canned cherries)
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, and champagne; mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before poking holes all over its surface using a fork.
- In a bowl, combine cherry juice and canned cherries; pour over the warm cake to soak in the flavors.
- Let the cake cool completely before topping with whipped topping and additional cherries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute cherries with raspberries or strawberries. Use prosecco instead of champagne for a different twist! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; it tastes even better the next day.