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Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake

This delightful Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake is a festive dessert filled with sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate, making it moist and irresistible for your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Essential Ingredients
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix Follow the instructions for eggs, oil, and water as indicated on the box.
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened Room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip, thawed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Festive sprinkles or holiday decorations (optional)

Method
 

Bake the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your red velvet cake mix as per the package instructions, mixing together the eggs, oil, and water in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  4. Cool the cake for 10 minutes in the pan.
Poke the Cake
  1. Once cooled, take a wooden spoon handle (or any round utensil) and poke holes all over the cake, about an inch apart.
Add Sweetened Condensed Milk and White Chocolate
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk with melted white chocolate. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour this mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps deep into the holes created.
  3. Allow the cake to cool for another 30 minutes.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping to maintain the light, fluffy texture.
Frost the Cake
  1. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Decorate
  1. Sprinkle festive decorations or holiday sprinkles on top.
  2. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Prepare the cake a day in advance for extra freshness by leaving the frosting off until serving.