I serve this cherry cake for holidays because it’s so festive and easy. No one will know your secret is adding a package of cherry gelatin to a boxed cake mix!

 

  • Total Time
    Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling
  • Makes

    20 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
    • 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
    • 1-1/2 cups boiling water
    • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
    • 2 cups whipped topping
    • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

    Directions

    • Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13×9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool cake on a wire rack for 3-5 minutes. Poke holes in cake with a meat fork or wooden skewer; gradually pour gelatin over cake. Cool for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread over cake. Top with the pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 piece: 164 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.