Description
Raspberry zinger poke cake delivers a delightful symphony of tangy and sweet flavors that dance across your palate. Moist cake layers infused with raspberry gelatin create a luscious dessert perfect for summer gatherings and special celebrations you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients needed for mix)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) raspberry preserves
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the white cake mix according to package directions, ensuring a light and fluffy texture.
- Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Using a fork, systematically create small holes across the entire cake surface, penetrating about halfway through the depth.
- Gently warm the raspberry preserves in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to create a more fluid consistency.
- Pour the warmed preserves over the cake, carefully guiding the liquid into the poked holes to maximize flavor absorption.
- Prepare the whipped cream by combining heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled mixing bowl.
- Whip the cream mixture until stiff, glossy peaks form, which typically takes 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Delicately spread the whipped cream across the cake’s surface, creating a smooth and even layer.
- Optional: Decorate the cake with fresh raspberries and mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
- Refrigerate the cake for a minimum of 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cream to set properly.
Notes
- Customize cake mix by adding a splash of almond extract for deeper flavor complexity.
- Use low-fat cream options to make the dessert lighter and more diet-friendly.
- Select high-quality raspberry preserves without added sugars for a more natural taste profile.
- Ensure cake is completely cool before adding preserves to prevent soggy texture and maintain structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg