Description
A festive and delicious Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake that’s easy to make and sure to impress your holiday guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (usually includes eggs, water, and oil)
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles (red, green, and white)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix with the ingredients specified on the box. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake according to the package instructions for about 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- Poke holes evenly across the surface of the cooled cake using the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until smooth. Let it thicken.
- Pour the pudding evenly over the poked cake, ensuring the holes are filled.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the pudding.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake, and sprinkle with holiday sprinkles before serving.
Notes
Make sure to cool the cake properly before poking holes to avoid breaking it apart. You can customize with crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg