Description
This Red Velvet Dream Poke Cake is a luscious, moist dessert that combines the rich flavor of red velvet with a creamy, dreamy topping. Infused with sweetened condensed milk and topped with whipped cream and crushed cookies or sprinkles, this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. It’s the perfect centerpiece for any celebration or holiday.
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- Ingredients listed on cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
- Crushed Oreos, chocolate shavings, or red velvet cake crumbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the package instructions. Bake in a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
- Use the end of a wooden spoon or similar tool to poke holes evenly across the cake.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the entire cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Optional: For extra richness, beat softened cream cheese and fold it into the whipped topping.
- Spread the whipped topping (or cream cheese mixture) evenly over the chilled cake.
- Garnish with crushed Oreos, red velvet crumbs, or chocolate shavings.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Chilling the cake allows the milk to fully absorb and enhances flavor.
- You can prepare the cake a day in advance for best results.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.
- Skip the cream cheese for a lighter topping or use cream cheese frosting for more richness.
- Do not freeze after topping; only the base cake can be frozen before adding fillings and toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
