Red Velvet Poke Cake
This Red Velvet Poke Cake is a moist and rich dessert featuring a flavorful poke filling. Perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- 9×13-inch pan
- spatula
- whisk
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix prepared in a 9×13-inch pan
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
- 2 blocks cream cheese 8 ounces each, softened, divided
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tub whipped topping 8 ounces
- sprinkles if desired
Instructions
Cake Instructions
- Prepare the red velvet cake mix and bake in a 9×13-inch pan according to the box instructions.
- While the cake is in the oven, add one 8 ounce block of cream cheese to a mixing bowl.
- Stir the cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla until it's smooth.
- Slowly add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until smooth.
- When the cake comes out of the oven, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes into the cake.
- Pour the filling over the cake, using a spatula to spread it out and help it get into the holes.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir the remaining cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla and a little bit of the whipped topping; stir until smooth.
- Keep adding the whipped topping until it's all incorporated.
- Spread evenly over the cake.
- Decorate as desired with sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, etc!
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
You could also use a homemade red velvet cake baked in a 9×13-inch pan. Top the cake with heart-shaped sprinkles or pink and red sprinkles for Valentine’s Day. Top with mini chocolate chips for a little extra chocolate flavor and crunch. Add red and green sprinkles for the holiday season.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg
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