Lemony Cherry or Berry Poke Cake

10m
Prep Time

5h
Cook Time

5h 10m
Ready In

Recipe: #7400

March 26, 2012

Categories: Desserts, Cookies, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Lemon, Strawberry, Easter, July 4th, Picnic, Potluck Oven Bake, Diabetic, Special Diet - Weight Watchers etc., Cake Mix, Gelatin/Jello, Bars, more

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recipe by:
Engrossed

"I made this up for a recipe contest. This cake ended up being one of the best cakes I've ever had! It isn't quite a cake, and isn't quite a cheesecake but a mixture of the two. When you bite into it you experience a velvety firm texture, lemony cheesecake flavor and fruit that pops in your mouth. If you enjoy fruity lemony desserts you'll love this! I used cherries in this but if you prefer blueberries or strawberries, they should be great in it also. *I've tried since making a strawberry version, and it was too wet. I've also tried regular cake mix and cream cheese and it was wet also. So I guess subbing ingredients changes the texture."

Original is 18 servings

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Step 1

*I've tried since making a strawberry version, and it was too wet. I've also tried regular cake mix and cream cheese and it was wet also. So I guess subbing ingredients changes the texture.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the mascarpone cheese, egg whites and oil. Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.

Step 4

Add the cake mix, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water. Beat with mixer until it's well combined. Stir in the fruit.

Step 5

Spread batter into a 13x9 baking dish (I used glass).

Step 6

Bake for 35-45 minutes until it tests clean and is light brown on top.

Step 7

While the cake is baking, stir the jello into the boiling water until it's dissolved then stir in the cold water. (I used a 2 cup pyrex and the microwave for this step.) Set aside.

Step 8

When the cake is done, remove from oven and poke holes through the whole cake with a fork. Pour the liquid jello over the cake and let it cool to room temperature.