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Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This festive Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake is a moist and rich dessert, featuring a classic red velvet cake infused with a luscious blend of sweetened condensed milk and melted white chocolate. Topped with a creamy vanilla-infused cream cheese frosting folded with whipped topping and decorated with holiday sprinkles, it’s perfect for holiday celebrations and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as listed on the box)

Filling

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted

Topping

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Decoration

  • Festive sprinkles or holiday decorations (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven according to the red velvet cake mix package instructions. Prepare the cake batter as directed and pour it into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake the cake as instructed on the box, usually around 25-30 minutes.
  2. Cool Slightly: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
  3. Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the warm cake, evenly spaced to ensure the filling soaks in well.
  4. Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and melted white chocolate chips. Stir thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
  5. Add Filling to Cake: Pour the sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate mixture evenly over the cake, making sure it seeps deeply into the holes. Allow the cake to cool and absorb for about 30 minutes.
  6. Prepare Topping: Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer or by hand until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add Sugar and Flavor: Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  8. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until evenly combined, keeping the mixture light and fluffy.
  9. Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled, soaked cake surface with a spatula.
  10. Decorate and Chill: Sprinkle festive sprinkles or holiday decorations on top as desired. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting and flavors.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the sweetened condensed milk mixture is poured while the cake is still warm to allow better absorption.
  • Allow the cake to chill thoroughly to make slicing easier and to enhance flavor melding.
  • You can substitute the white chocolate chips with white chocolate bars melted gently in a double boiler.
  • To make the cake ahead, prepare it up to the frosting step and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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