Cherry Marshmallow Delight Poke Cake - light and fluffy vanilla cake with cherry pie filling, marshmallow whipped cream and a drizzle of fudge sauce. Crazy good!
This summer, my cakes are multi-topping desserts. And I love it! It's so fun to start with a simple, no-fail yet delicious cake baked in a large pan, poke holes in it, spread pie filling all over it and top it all with my favorite summer frosting - whipped cream.
But then marshmallow fluff finds it's way to said whipped cream (can we all say: YUM!) and my homemade fudge sauce is drizzled on top.
Heck, yes. Summer cake at it's best.
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I hopped on the poke cake wagon a while ago and I am loving it. Each piece of this cake melts in your mouth and flavors burst. Which means you have to make it. Especially if you love pie fillings like I do and need another reason to enjoy them, besides eating them straight from the can. Spoon optional.
This is my third and last recipe created in the last 6 months for Lucky Leaf as the brand's ambassador. I am really grateful to have an opportunity to work with such a wonderful company. I enjoyed the creative process as much as a piece of each dessert! Check out the other recipes I created with Lucky Leaf's pie fillings, below.
Cherry pie filling is my all-time favorite in the whole line (although the caramel apple gives it run for it's money) because it reminds me of holiday desserts. I am super excited about this summer cake because it allows me to enjoy it during the warm season too. Yay!
Cherry Marshmallow Delight Poke Cake
Ingredients
!for the cake:
- 1 and ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
for the topping:
- 1 can Lucky Leaf Premium Cherry Pie Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup marshmallow fluff
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- fudge sauce optional
Instructions
to make the cake:
- Grease and flour a 13" x 9" baking pan. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda).
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, vanilla and oil.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. No need for an electric mixer here - I used just a whisk!
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently against the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Bake the cake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown on top and the toothpick inserted in few places comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan in room temperature.
In a medium bowl, whip cream with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add marshmallow fluff and whip until stiff peaks form (About 2 minutes). Mix in vanilla, just until incorporated.
- When the cake is cool, poke the surface with the round end of a wooden spoon or a wooden dowel.
- Spread cherry pie filling over the cake.
- Top with marshmallow whipped cream.
- Drizzle with fudge sauce (warmed up to drizzling consistency), just before serving.
amanda says
This looks too yummy!
Michelle says
Oh My Delicious! The cake looks fantastic and the cherry pie filling is a fantastic addition.
Sara says
Looks super delicious, I love anything marshmallow!
Ashley says
I just LOVE cherry pie filling, and I love the marshmallow fluff! So fun!
Lana says
I've always enjoyed making (and eating!) poke cakes. They're so simple to prepare and everybody loves them. I've been using Lucky Leaf pie fillings for years but I was honestly not aware of their other products. I'll be looking for those!
The Food Hunter says
I've never made a poke cake. This looks delicious
Ashleys says
This is the best summer cake! my husband loves cherries and would go crazy for this.
CatK says
This looks so great! I am a sucker for sweets (and I have to admit I love the Lucky Leaf cherry pie filling... I've been known to eat it straight out of the can!)
Paula says
Ah, who doesn't love a good poke cake! Especially with cherries and marshmallows in there.
Lori says
This looks amazing... what a fun, easy, summertime dessert!
Alida says
Wow, this looks incredible! Perfect summertime (or all the time) cake!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
This cake speaks my language - I'm a cherry girl from way back! You could never get that thickness from fresh cherries - so I'm all for the Lucky Leaf 🙂
Christie says
This cake looks amazing. I love all the layers.
Stephanie says
Oh my word. This looks simply heavenly!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Stephanie!
kristy says
Anna, you always pull me in with your gorgeous desserts! This one is perfect for the 4th!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you so much, Kristy!
Tori says
Oh my, so delish!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Tori!