Cherry Almond Poke Cake

Hey Everybody!!

Last night I made this Cherry Almond Poke Cake and it is seriously amazing!!

 

Ingredients

• 1 white cake mix
• Ingredients on box
• 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
• 1 small box Cherry Jell-O
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water

 

Frosting
• 1 8 oz. tub Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 cup Marshmallow Fluff
• 1 teaspoon Almond Extract

 

Topping
• 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray
2. Combine cake mix, eggs, water, oil and almond extract until smooth
3. Spread evenly into baking dish, bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
4. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes
5. Combine Jell-O and boiling water and stir about 2 minutes until dissolved, add cold water
6. Using a wooden skewer or large fork, poke holes into cake about every 1/2 inch
7. Carefully pour Jell-O over the cake
8. Place in refrigerator at least 3 hours or overnight
Frosting
9. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until fluffy
10. Spread over cake and sprinkle with almonds
11. Store in fridge until ready to serve
12. Store leftovers in fridge covered with plastic wrap

 

 

Cleaning:

 

We are heading into the Entrance area of your home today. Let's grab all those shoes, books and jackets that seem to pile up right by the front door and put them away. Grab these things and set your timer. I bet you can do this in less than 15 minutes.