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Red Velvet Poke Cake

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This Red Velvet Poke Cake is a rich, moist dessert made with red velvet cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and creamy pudding, then topped with whipped topping and crushed cookies for a crowd-pleasing, no-fuss treat.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12–15 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 ½ cups cold milk
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies or chocolate shavings (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake red velvet cake mix according to package instructions in a 9×13-inch pan. Let it cool for 5–10 minutes.
  2. While warm, poke holes all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon, spaced about 1 inch apart.
  3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  4. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then pour evenly over the cake.
  5. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow it to set.
  6. Before serving, spread whipped topping over the cake and sprinkle with crushed cookies or chocolate shavings.

Notes

  • Use cream cheese pudding for a tangier flavor.
  • Swap condensed milk for chocolate syrup and sweet cream for a different taste.
  • Top with red and white sprinkles or mini chocolate chips for a festive touch.
  • Best made a day in advance to enhance flavor absorption.
  • Not ideal for freezing due to pudding and topping texture changes.

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