Cherry Pie Filling Poke Cake Recipe: 4 Ingredients

My family LOVES Poke Cakes!  For years we have made different ones and I have so many new ideas that I can’t begin to make them all!  LOL.  This delicious cake came about right before Memorial Day.  It has only 4 ingredients, plus the sprinkles.  “Cherry Pie Filling Poke Cake Recipe: 4 Ingredients”

I love the red, white & blue sprinkles, but they are optional. You can change the color of sprinkles to match any Holiday or any occasion!

What is a Poke Cake?

A “Poke Cake” is an easy dessert that is made from simple ingredients.  Usually, they are made from a box of cake mix, pudding, pie filling, or a fruit filling.  But, the name comes from the “poking” holes into the top of the cake, so that the syrups, jellos, puddings or fillings will soak down into the cake.

​How many holes do I poke in a Poke Cake?

Well, I say and so does my daughter, Kaitlyn, LOL, that the more holes the better!  

Can I poke too many holes in my Poke Cake?

Not really, I poke a lot of holes into my poke cakes.  Usually, 1 inch apart or less.  

What kind of cake mix can I use in my Poke Cake?

• white cake mix
• chocolate cake mix
• spice cake mix
• box of yellow cake mix
• lemon cake mix
• devil’s food cake mix
• yellow cake mix
• any box of dry cake mix

What kind of pie filling can I use in my Cake?  Or, what kind of pie filling flavor can I use on my Poke cake?

• can of cherry pie filling
• apple pie filling
• strawberry pie filling
• lemon pie filling
• blueberry pie filling
• any canned pie filling
• of course, fresh fruit is always a great idea!

What ingredients do I need to make a cherry filling poke cake?  Ingredient list for a cherry pie poke cake.

• white boxed cake mix (vegetable oil and egg whites) – follow the cake mix recipe instructions and be sure to use only egg whites, so that the cake will be white and not yellow
• box of cherry jello
• cans of cherry pie filling
• cool whip – leave out at room temperature
• optional red, white & blue sprinkles
• nonstick cooking spray

What supplies do I need to make a poke cake?

• baking dish or cake pan 
• electric mixer
• large mixing bowl
• wooden spoon or spatula

How do you make a poke cake?

1. The first step is to have a Preheated oven.  Follow box cake mix instructions.
2. Take a mixing bowl and mix up the box cake mix – be sure to add only egg whites, so that your cake will be white and not yellow
3. Pour the wet ingredients into a sprayed cake pan – be sure cake batter is spread evenly in the pan
4. Bake following the cake box instructions – until golden brown on top
5. For best results, let the cake cool completely
6. Take a straw or end of a wooden spoon and poke holes into the top of the cake
7. Mix up the jello according to the package directions and pour ONLY HALF OF THE LIQUID JELLO onto the cake – take the extra jello, pour into a dish and place into the refrigerator for a snack later.
8.  Add the can of pie filling – I used 2 cans, but 1 can will work too, it depends on how much cherry filling that you would like to have on top of your cake
9. On top of the pie filling add the cool whip and carefully spread around.
10. Add optional sprinkles to the top of the cool whip  
11. For the perfect dessert serve ice cold!  YUMMY!
12. Also, a scoop of ice cream on the side is the best part.

“Cherry Pie Filling Poke Cake Recipe: 4 Ingredients”

How do I store leftover poke cake?

• Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the top of your cake, then place into the refrigerator.
• You can also cut your cake into slices and transfer it to an airtight container.

Can I freeze cake?

Yes, you can not only refrigerate cake, but you can freeze cake.  Cake will last about 3 months in the freezer.

​What is a dump cake?

A dump cake is similar to a poke cake, in that the ingredients are a cake mix and pie filling.  An easy dump cake recipe is to dump your pie filling into a baking dish, add a cake box mix and melted butter.  Then, bake until done!   This is one of easiest desserts ever, plus they remind me of cobblers.  So, instead of cherry pie poke cake you could make a cherry cobbler, YUM!  

I was researching poke cakes and went down that “rabbit hole”, as my daughter Kylee calls it LOL, and found myself looking at dump cakes.  I may start making these too!  There are so many, so I’ll name a few:

• for chocolate lovers I found a chocolate cherry dump cake – it had only 2 ingredients, Devil’s food cake and cherry pie filling
• cherry pie filling dump cake or cherry dump cake recipe – cake mix and cherry pie filling
• cherry pineapple dump cake – yellow cake mix, cherry pie filling and crushed pineapples
• peach dump cake – yellow cake mix and peaches
• blueberry dump cake – white cake mix and blueberry pie filling

Any one of these is a classic dessert that can be enjoy any time of the year.  Easy go-to desserts with a moist cake and a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!  YUMMO!

So, check out your local grocery store for pie fillings and cake mixes.  The prep time for these cakes are almost none and they can be made on short notice for any occasion.  

TIP!!!!

Change the sprinkles to match any Holiday or party!!!

What special occasion can I make a poke cake?

This Cherry Pie Filling poke cake is a good idea for all occasions or holidays.

• New Year’s Day
• Valentine’s Day
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July 
• Summer BBQ’s
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Birthday parties
• Baby showers
• Bridal showers
• Church dinners
• Mother’s Day
• Father’s Day
• Anniversary parties
• Graduation parties

Be sure to check out our other dessert recipes

• Super Easy Lemon Poke Cake:  3 ingredients
• Red Velvet Poke Cake: 4 ingredients
• Maple Pecan Cream Pie
• Turtle Cheesecake
• Butterfinger Caramel Cake
• Lemon Pie Bars With Lemon Glaze
• Granny Eppler’s Peach Cobbler
• Easy Key Lime Pie
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Cinnamon Tortilla Sopapillas