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Vampire Poke Cake

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Indulge in the hauntingly decadent Vampire Poke Cake, featuring a cherry essence and creamy goodness, perfect for Halloween and festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • Cooking spray
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, water, cornstarch, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to low, and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then puree until smooth.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13-inch by 9-inch pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment.
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  4. In a stand mixer, beat granulated sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then incorporate almond extract.
  5. Gradually add one-third of the dry ingredients and half of the buttermilk, mixing on low. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Once baked, poke holes in the cake and fill with cooled cherry sauce. Let the cake cool completely, then refrigerate overnight.
  8. For the topping, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until medium peaks form. Spread over the cooled cake and poke holes to resemble fangs filled with cherry sauce.
  9. Drizzle remaining cherry sauce over the top for decoration.

Notes

For the best flavor, refrigerate overnight after poking holes in the cake. Individual portions can be stored in airtight containers in the freezer.

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