Lemony Cherry Or Berry Poke Cake Recipe

Name: Lemony Cherry Or Berry Poke Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature; 2 egg whites; 1/4 cup coconut oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box reduced-sugar yellow cake mix; 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons); 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons); 1/2 cup water, enough to equal 1 cup with the lemon juice; 1 1/2 - 2 cups frozen dark sweet cherries (or blueberries); 1 (1/3 ounce) box sugar-free lemon gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup cold water; 2 cups Cool Whip Lite, thawed to top

Servings: persons

8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
2 egg whites
1/4 cup coconut oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box reduced-sugar yellow cake mix
2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1/2 cup water, enough to equal 1 cup with the lemon juice
1 1/2 - 2 cups frozen dark sweet cherries (or blueberries)
1 (1/3 ounce) box sugar-free lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
2 cups Cool Whip Lite, thawed to top

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the mascarpone cheese, egg whites and oil. Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
3
Add the cake mix, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water. Beat with mixer until it's well combined.
4
Stir in the fruit.
5
Spread batter into a 13x9 baking dish (I used glass).
6
Bake for 35-40 minutes until it tests clean and is light brown on top.
7
While the cake is baking, stir the jello into the boiling water until it's dissolved then stir in the cold water. (I used a 2 cup pyrex and the microwave for this step.) Set aside.
8
When the cake is done, remove from oven and poke holes through the whole cake with a fork. Pour the liquid jello over the cake and let it cool to room temperature.
9
When cooled put a cover on the baking dish and put it into the refrigerator. Let chill for 4 hours or more until the jello is firm.
10
Spread the top with Cool Whip Lite.
11
This cuts into nice firm squares for serving.

1176

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature, 2 egg whites, 1/4 cup coconut oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box reduced-sugar yellow cake mix, and more.

Yes, Lemony Cherry Or Berry Poke Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemony Cherry Or Berry Poke Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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