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Red velvet poke cake on a plate with a fork
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Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake

Red Velvet Poke Cake is a delicious, moist holiday cake with a vanilla filling. Such a super festive dessert everyone loves.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time33 minutes
Cooling/Chilling4 hours
Total Time5 hours 3 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy christmas desserts, poke cake recipe, red velvet cake, red velvet poke cake
Servings: 18
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients:

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix

Filling and Topping:

  • 2 3.4oz. boxes Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 10 drops green food coloring

For the Garnish:

  • red sugar sprinkles
  • green sugar sprinkles
  • snowflake sprinkles
  • white chocolate shavings

Instructions

  • Prepare your cake mix as indicated on the box.
  • Once baked, poke holes all over prepared cake with the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Whisk together pudding mix and milk until blended.
  • Pour over the cake and smooth into hole with a spatula.
  • Allow the pudding to set in the refrigerator for a few hours.
  • Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  • Add green food coloring and fold to combine.
  • Spread evenly over the top of the cake and top with sprinkles and white chocolate shavings.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 18g | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg