Description
Festive holiday magic sparkles in this Red Velvet Poke Cake, blending rich chocolate and creamy cream cheese frosting into a delightful dessert. Guests will swoon over each moist, tender slice that promises sweet Christmas cheer and joyful celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 block (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Cream Topping:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations:
- Green and red sprinkles or holiday-themed decorations
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to package instructions for red velvet cake, preparing a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating.
- Mix the red velvet cake batter meticulously, following package guidelines, and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then remove from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Gently perforate the warm cake’s surface using a wooden spoon handle, creating evenly spaced holes approximately one inch apart.
- Slowly drizzle sweetened condensed milk across the cake, ensuring the liquid penetrates each carefully crafted hole.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, permitting the milk to absorb thoroughly into the cake’s interior.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until silky and smooth using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending until achieving a uniform consistency.
- Gradually introduce heavy whipping cream, continuing to beat until the mixture forms elegant, sturdy peaks.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese topping across the cake’s entire surface, creating an even, luxurious layer.
- Embellish the cake with festive green and red sprinkles, adding a cheerful holiday touch.
- Refrigerate the decorated cake for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set.
- Slice and serve chilled, presenting a delightful Christmas dessert.
Notes
- Swap cake mix for gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Create a lighter version by using low-fat cream cheese and reduced-sugar condensed milk.
- Enhance moisture by adding a splash of buttermilk to the cake batter for extra richness.
- Experiment with flavor variations by incorporating peppermint extract or crushed candy canes for a festive twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg