Classic Shirley Temple Poke Cake
If you grew up drinking Shirley Temples (also known as "Kiddie Cocktails"), you're going to go crazy over this Jello poke cake recipe! Classic Shirley Temple Poke Cake combines the classic flavors (and ingredients) of a timeless treat with all of the taste of a moist poke cake recipe. Ribbons of cherry flavor give the cake its beautiful color and sweet taste while a bit of lemon and lime soda gives the cake a bit of extra flavor depth. You'll especially love the pieces of chopped cherries that are strewn throughout the cake. This dessert is a must-make!
More Dessert Recipe Ideas for You
We absolutely adore the Classic Shirley Temple Poke Cake recipe that you enjoy making! If you are looking for more delightful dessert ideas to add to your rotation, we have a few recommendations that we think you will love.
First off, if you enjoy the fruity and refreshing flavors of the Shirley Temple, we suggest trying your hand at a Lemon Raspberry Layer Cake. This cake features layers of moist lemon cake filled with tangy raspberry preserves and frosted with a creamy lemon buttercream. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
For a simpler yet equally delicious option, consider making a batch of Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies. These decadent brownies are studded with fresh strawberries and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. They are easy to make and are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth craving.
If you are looking for a dessert to impress your guests at a special event, we recommend trying your hand at a Tiramisu Trifle. Layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee and rum are alternated with creamy mascarpone filling and dusted with cocoa powder. This elegant dessert is perfect for a dinner party or a holiday gathering.
We hope these dessert recommendations inspire you to get creative in the kitchen and continue to delight your friends and family with your baking skills. Happy baking!
Serves12
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Vessel Size9 x 13-inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped, juice reserved
- A bottle of ginger ale, chilled
- 1 (3-ounce) box cherry Jell-O mix
- 1 (12-ounce) container of whipped vanilla frosting
Instructions
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Heat oven according to the instructions on the box of cake mix. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
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Prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the package, using the eggs and oil listed above. Substitute the water called for on the box of cake mix with a mixture of the reserved cherry juice (about 1/3 cup); supplement the cherry juice with the chilled ginger ale to get the amount of water required on the box.
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Fold the cherries into the cake batter. Bake the cake according to the instructions on the package. The cake is done when a wooden skewer, inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool completely. Using the bottom end of the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
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Prepare the Jell-O. In a large measuring cup, add 1 cup of boiling water to the Jell-O powder and mix for 2 minutes, until the powder is dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold ginger ale to the mixture and mix until blended (about 2 minutes).
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Pour the Jell-O mixture over the top of the cake.
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Chill overnight.
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Spread the whipped frosting over the cake.
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iLuvfood
Jul 08, 2018
I was curious about the soda. In the description you mention lemon/lime soda but ginger ale in the ingredients. Which one are you suppose to use. They are 2 totally different flavors. Thanks for the help. I'm looking forward to making this beautiful looking cake!
Princess Carolyn
May 19, 2017
This looks really yummy. I like the bright pink color of this dessert - it's very appealing!
Laura P
May 17, 2017
Oooh this is so lovely! I loved Shirley Temple drinks as a kid (let's be honest, I still love them). I can't imagine how much I would have adored a cake version when I was growing up!
daviddominguez73 4 186982
May 17, 2014
Let me just say that this cake was a huge hit in our house, and I'm sure it will be in yours, too. Just give me a holler when you make it, so I can get a piece! :-)
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