Description
Red Velvet Christmas Poke Cake delivers festive cheer with its rich crimson layers and creamy white frosting. Indulgent holiday dessert promises merry bites of classic southern charm that sparkle with seasonal spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Topping and Garnish:
- 1 jar (7 ounces / 198 grams) marshmallow creme
- 1 container (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping
- Red sprinkles
- Green sprinkles
Instructions
- Craft the red velvet cake according to package guidelines, utilizing a 9×13 inch baking vessel and adhering to precise baking temperatures.
- Once the cake emerges from the oven, meticulously puncture uniform holes across the entire surface using a wooden spoon handle.
- Gently cascade sweetened condensed milk over the cake, ensuring each strategically created hole becomes saturated with creamy liquid.
- Allow the cake to descend to room temperature, permitting complete absorption of the milk into the delicate crumb.
- Apply a luxurious, smooth layer of marshmallow creme, spreading evenly to create a pillowy foundation.
- Crown the cake with billowy whipped topping, creating elegant peaks and valleys across the surface.
- Artfully scatter vibrant red and green festive sprinkles, transforming the dessert into a holiday masterpiece.
- Nestle the cake into the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to solidify into a decadent treat.
Notes
- Enhance cake moisture by slowly pouring condensed milk, allowing it to seep deeply into each hole for maximum flavor absorption.
- Prevent dense texture by gently folding cake mix ingredients and avoiding overmixing, which can create tough cake layers.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular cake mix with certified gluten-free red velvet mix and checking ingredient compatibility.
- Elevate presentation by using festive holiday-themed sprinkles or edible metallic decorations for extra visual appeal and seasonal charm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg