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Lemony Cherry or Berry Poke Cake

Created by Engrossed on March 26, 2012

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.
Step 9: When cooled, put a cover on the baking dish and put it into the refrigerator. Let chill for 4 hours or more until the jello is firm.
Step 10: Spread the top with Cool Whip Lite.
Step 11: This cuts into nice firm squares for serving.