
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Drain the fruit cups, reserving all of the juice for later. In a large bowl, combine the devil's food cake mix, 3/4 cup water, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and the drained fruit. Stir until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed.



Coat a 7 x 11-inch baking pan with butter cooking spray. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.



Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the middle is fully set. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.


While the cake cools, heat 1 cup water until very hot. In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the cherry gelatin into the hot water until fully dissolved. Stir in the reserved fruit cup juice.



Once the cake has cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes all over the top of the cake.

Slowly pour the cherry gelatin mixture over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes and covers the surface as evenly as possible.


Spread the whipped cream cheese frosting over the top in an even layer.



Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing into squares and serving.







