Description
Red Velvet Poke Cake is the ultimate Valentine’s Day dessert – moist red velvet cake soaked with a creamy milk filling, topped with whipped topping, and finished with festive crumbs or sprinkles. This easy, crowd-pleasing treat is perfect for cozy date nights or celebrations, requiring minimal effort but delivering big flavor. Bake, poke, pour, chill, and slice for a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (8 oz) cream cheese spread, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Red velvet cake crumbs or Valentine sprinkles (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare and bake the red velvet cake according to package instructions.
- Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the cake.
- In a bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese spread, and milk until smooth.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cake to absorb the filling.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Garnish with cake crumbs or Valentine sprinkles if desired. Slice, serve chilled.
Notes
- Chill time can be extended for deeper soaking.
- Store-bought whipped topping can be replaced with homemade whipped cream for a lighter texture.
- For a richer filling, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Garnish with red velvet cake crumbs or Valentine sprinkles for festive appeal.
- Store leftovers in the fridge, covered, for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/15 of cake)
- Calories: Approximately 420 per slice
- Sugar: ~40 g
- Sodium: Approximately 300 mg
- Fat: Approximately 22 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8 g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 53 g
- Fiber: 0-1 g
- Protein: Approximately 6 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 60 mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Poke Cake, Valentine's Day dessert, poke cake, easy dessert, creamy filling, whipped topping, Valentine dessert