Description
Red Velvet Poke Cake brings holiday magic to dessert tables with rich crimson layers and creamy white frosting. Sweet Southern charm meets festive cheer in this irresistible Christmas treat you’ll want to share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1 14-ounces (396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 8-ounces (226 grams) block cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Binding/Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- Green and red sprinkles or holiday-themed decorations
Instructions
- Prepare the cake foundation by preheating the oven and selecting a suitable baking vessel. Mix the red velvet cake batter carefully, following package guidelines, and transfer to the prepared dish. Bake until perfectly risen and a toothpick emerges clean.
- After removing from the oven, allow the cake to rest and slightly cool. Create a network of evenly spaced perforations across the surface using a wooden spoon handle, ensuring consistent depth and spacing.
- Gently drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the perforated surface, watching it cascade into the carefully crafted holes. Permit the cake to absorb the liquid completely, transforming its texture and enhancing moisture.
- Craft the luxurious topping by whipping cream cheese until silky smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla, creating a velvety base. Introduce heavy whipping cream, beating until the mixture forms elegant, sturdy peaks.
- Lavishly spread the cream cheese mixture across the cake’s surface, ensuring complete and even coverage. Embellish with festive green and red sprinkles, adding a playful Christmas-inspired visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert, allowing flavors to harmonize and the topping to set. Chill for a minimum of two hours to achieve optimal taste and presentation. Slice and serve chilled, revealing the cake’s beautiful layers and festive spirit.
Notes
- Swap regular food coloring with natural alternatives like beetroot powder for a healthier red velvet cake version that maintains vibrant color.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free condensed milk to create a lighter, more diet-friendly dessert without compromising taste.
- Make the cake gluten-free by substituting the cake mix with a gluten-free red velvet mix or homemade gluten-free cake batter for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance moisture by adding an extra tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the cake batter, ensuring a tender and rich texture that doesn’t dry out during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg