Description
This festive Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake combines the rich, moist flavors of classic red velvet cake with a luscious white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk soak, topped with a creamy, vanilla-infused cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this poke cake is decorated with sprinkles or seasonal decorations to add a delightful and colorful touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as listed on the box)
Soak:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
Frosting:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Decoration (optional):
- Festive sprinkles or holiday decorations
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package instructions. Prepare the red velvet cake mix by adding eggs, oil, and water as directed. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes to slightly set before poking the holes.
- Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly all over the surface of the cake, making sure to reach near the bottom, so the soak will penetrate thoroughly.
- Prepare the Soak: In a medium bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk and melted white chocolate chips together until smooth and well combined.
- Add Soak to Cake: Pour the white chocolate and condensed milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Let the cake cool and absorb the mixture for about 30 minutes.
- Make the Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until combined, creating a light and fluffy frosting.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake, ensuring full coverage.
- Decorate: Add festive sprinkles or holiday-themed decorations to the top of the cake for a festive touch.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is warm but not hot before poking holes to avoid breaking the cake apart.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and whipped topping for best texture and flavor in the frosting.
- You can substitute white chocolate chips with white chocolate melts for easier melting.
- Decorate with any holiday-themed sprinkles or edible decorations to match your celebration’s theme.
- Keep the cake refrigerated if not serving immediately to maintain freshness.
