Red Velvet Poke Cake
This red velvet poke cake stands out as a scrumptious and classic dessert all throughout the year. Combining the rich flavors of a classic red velvet cake with a creamy cream cheese frosting, this dessert is perfect for special occasions, holiday festivities, or simply as an indulgent treat to enjoy any time of year.
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
Red Velvet Poke Cake
- 15.25 ounce box red velvet cake mix + ingredients needed to make cake - eggs oil & water
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Red Velvet Poke Cake
- Preheat the oven directed on the back of the cake mix for a 9x13 pan.
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions.
- Bake the cake for the time it says on the package for a 9x13 pan.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes every ½ inch on the top of the cake.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk on top of the cake carefully making sure to fill all the holes.
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cream together the softened butter and softened cream cheese until it is smooth.
- Slowly beat the powdered sugar into the mixture as well as the vanilla extract.
- Beat the frosting until it is smooth.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the top of the entire cake and gently press the frosting down into the holes of the cake.
- Smooth the frosting and place the cake in the fridge to chill for about 2 hours.
- Decorate with sprinkles and serve.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Use a hot knife to slice the cake into clean and even slices.
Use a creamer pitcher to evenly fill the holes in the cake with sweetened condensed milk.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 816IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg
