Red Velvet Poke Cake – Easy Recipes for Dessert Lovers
This Red Velvet Poke Cake is rich, moist, and topped with creamy whipped frosting. A show-stopping treat for any sweet tooth!
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- Red sprinkles or crushed red velvet crumbs for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
- Prepare and bake the red velvet cake in a 9x13-inch baking dish according to package directions.
- Let the cake cool for about 15 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
- In a bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Pour the pudding over the cake, gently pressing into the holes. Spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Top with whipped topping and sprinkle with red sprinkles or crumbs before serving.