Description
This Festive Red Velvet Poke Cake is a delightful treat perfect for any celebration, combining rich red velvet flavors with a creamy cheesecake filling and colorful decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 box cheesecake-flavored pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 container whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- Green food coloring
- Mini marshmallows
- Red and green M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the cake batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as directed on the box.
- Once baked, let the cake cool for 10 minutes and poke holes all over the surface with a fork.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the cheesecake-flavored pudding mix and milk until thickened.
- Pour the pudding over the cake, filling the holes completely.
- Add green food coloring to the whipped topping and mix until desired shade is achieved.
- Spread the colored whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake.
- Decorate with mini marshmallows and red and green M&Ms.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Store covered in the refrigerator for fresh taste, best enjoyed within 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg