Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake
A festive and delightful Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake that is perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- Ingredients needed to make the cake: eggs, oil and water
- 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups milk
- 8 ounce tub whipped topping
- Green gel food coloring
- Red and white Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the cake mix and bake per the directions on the back of the box.
- When the cake comes out of the oven, take a wooden utensil handle or something similar and poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until smooth.
- Pour pudding over the cake. Take care to pour it right into the holes as much as possible. Spread it all out, and using the back of the spoon, gently push the pudding down into the holes.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set. Once the cake is cooled, work on the topping.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the whipped topping and food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
- Spread the whipped topping on top of the cake and place it in the fridge again for 2 hours or longer to set.
- When ready to serve, add the sprinkles.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the pudding is poured evenly and fills all the holes for maximum flavor.
- Chilling the cake is essential for the best texture.
- You can adjust the amount of food coloring based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg