Description
This festive Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring a classic red velvet cake infused with a sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate glaze. It’s then topped with a light and creamy cream cheese and whipped topping frosting, finished with cheerful holiday sprinkles for a perfect Christmas treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box, usually eggs, oil, and water)
Filling
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
Frosting
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
- Festive sprinkles or holiday-themed decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the red velvet cake mix box. Prepare the cake batter by mixing the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water as directed on the package. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake according to the package instructions. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly all over the warm cake. This allows the filling to seep in and infuse the cake with flavor and moisture.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk and White Chocolate: In a small bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk with the melted white chocolate. Stir until smooth and pour this mixture evenly over the cake, making sure it fills the holes deeply. Allow the cake to absorb the mixture for at least 30 minutes, then let it cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare the Topping: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat again until well combined and smooth. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is light, fluffy, and fully incorporated.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture evenly over the cooled cake, creating a thick and smooth layer of frosting that covers the entire surface.
- Decorate: Sprinkle festive holiday-themed decorations or sprinkles over the frosting as desired. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set.
Notes
- Be sure the cake is warm but not hot when poking holes to prevent it from crumbling.
- Allow enough time for the infused mixture to soak well for maximum flavor and moisture.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute cream cheese and whipped topping with suitable vegan alternatives.
- Use festive sprinkles or edible glitter to enhance the Christmas theme.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
