Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake. A delectable red velvet cake is infused with a creamy cheesecake pudding, topped with airy whipped cream, and adorned with white chocolate and colorful sprinkles for a dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: usually eggs, oil, and water),
For the Cheesecake Layer:
1 package (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix, 2 cups cold milk,
For Topping:
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed), 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (melted), red and green sprinkles (for decoration), optional: crushed peppermint or mini candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Velvet Cake: Prepare the red velvet cake in a 9×13-inch baking dish according to package instructions. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: Whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Pour over the cake, filling the holes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Finish the Cake: Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake. Drizzle with melted white chocolate, sprinkle with red and green sprinkles. Add crushed peppermint or candy cane if desired. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
- For a homemade touch, consider baking a red velvet cake from scratch and using fresh whipped cream.
- The cake can be made a day in advance and decorated just before serving for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
