Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of red velvet poke cake, a show-stopping dessert that captivates with its rich flavor and vibrant color. This easy-to-make cake features layers of moist red velvet soaked in chocolate pudding, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz)
- 2 cups milk (for pudding)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and buttermilk; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool slightly and poke holes all over using a wooden spoon handle.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix with milk until thickened, then pour over the poked cake.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Spread over the cooled cake along with dollops of cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg