Red Velvet Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Cool Whip Frosting

Red Velvet Poke Cake

This Red Velvet Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Cool Whip Frosting is perfect for Christmas! Since Christmas is just a few short days away, I have to ask - are you ready?!

I don't know about you, but since Thanksgiving was so late in November this year, it has made December feel that much more hectic. I haven't even thought about New Year's yet! I procrastinated shopping for gifts this year until after Thanksgiving .... Normally, I try to buy things throughout the year.

That just didn't happen this year. Thankfully, my shopping is done now, and everything is wrapped! Woo-hoo! How about you - are you still shopping? Do you still have things to wrap or are you ready to go on Christmas morning?!

I'm sort of on this poke cake addiction/craze right now - if you'd like more poke cake ideas, be sure to check out my Pina Colada Poke Cake or Coconut Cream Poke Cake ..... I told ya I had an addiction! 😉

Just a note before we get to the recipe - If for some reason you cannot find the white chocolate pudding mix listed, you can substitute vanilla!

Red Velvet Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Cool Whip Frosting

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The perfect poke cake for Christmas!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Course Cakes, Dessert, Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings 18 -24

Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 box 18.25 oz. Red Velvet cake mix

Red Velvet cake mix

• Ingredients listed on cake mix box to make cake
• 1 box 3.56 oz. White Chocolate instant pudding mix

White Chocolate instant pudding mix

• 2 cups milk
• 4 oz. cream cheese softened
• 1 tub 8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ tsp. vanilla
• Non-pareils optional

Instructions

 

• Bake cake according to mix instructions using a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• After the cake has baked, remove from the oven. Using the handle end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake. There is no set number of holes, but you want plenty of places to fill. Mix the white chocolate pudding with 2 cups of milk until dissolved and creamy. Pour the pudding evenly over the cake, trying to fill the holes as much as you can. You may need to use the back of a spoon to help push the pudding into the holes.
• In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar and vanilla until well combined and the mixture is light and fluffy. Spread over the top of the cake. Sprinkle the non-pareils over the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 129IUCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg

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I love easy desserts! This one looks so festive - If you're looking for an easy holiday dessert idea, give this Red Velvet Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Cool Whip Frosting a try!

Don't forget to check out these other easy poke cakes on All She Cooks: Chai Spice Poke Cake or Pineapple Poke Cake?

I hope y'all enjoy! I pray for safe travels to those traveling  and a very Happy Holiday Season to all! I'll catch you in the New Year! {hugs}