Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake
This Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake is a moist, vibrant red velvet cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and topped with fluffy cream cheese whipped topping. Decorated with festive sprinkles, it’s the perfect centerpiece for your holiday dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
For the Topping:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Green and red sprinkles or holiday-themed decorations
Instructions
- Bake the cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the red velvet cake batter according to the package instructions and bake as directed.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Poke the cake:
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the top of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Let the cake cool completely.
- Prepare the topping:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the heavy whipping cream and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cake:
- Spread the cream cheese whipped topping evenly over the cooled cake.
- Decorate with green and red sprinkles or other festive toppings.
- Chill and serve:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flair, add a drizzle of chocolate syrup or white chocolate ganache over the topping.
- You can use green food coloring in the whipped topping for a Christmas-themed look.
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