Red Velvet Poke Cake
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Red Velvet Poke Cake
Description
Red Velvet Poke Cake begins with a classic red velvet cake mix baked in a pan. Once slightly cooled, holes are poked evenly across the cake to allow sweetened condensed milk to seep in, creating a tender and moist crumb throughout. The cream cheese frosting combines softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to balance the sweetness and add creaminess. Mini chocolate chips sprinkled on top add sweetness and a gentle crunch. Chilling the cake overnight enhances the melding of flavors and helps the frosting set firm, but it can also be served at room temperature. This dessert blends the familiar flavors of red velvet with a moist texture and rich cream cheese topping, suitable for celebrations and casual gatherings alike.
Ingredients
- CAKE:
- 1 red velvet cake mix box
- egg oil, water, etc
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make cake mix according to package directions and bake in a well-greased 9×13 pan according to package.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over cake (about 1-inch) intervals using a wooden spoon handle.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake
- Cover and refrigerate the cake overnight.
- To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until combined.
- Add powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk and vanilla. Beat together until well-combined.
- Mix in additional milk to the desired consistency.
- Spread frosting over room temperature cake and top with the mini chocolate chips.
- Enjoy at room temperature, or chill and enjoy cold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 685 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 685kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 549mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 82g | 164% |
| Vitamin A | 665IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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