Looking for an easy show-stopping dessert to serve this holiday season? Look no further than the delectable and festive Red Velvet Christmas Poke Cake. Bursting with rich red velvet flavor, pistachio pudding, and topped with a cream cheese frosting and sprinkles.
This cake is sure to impress your guests. With its stunning presentation and irresistible taste, this Red Velvet Christmas Poke Cake will be the star of any holiday gathering.
Every year I am in charge of desserts for my family’s Christmas party. Every year I look for red and green cakes. But I never see any that are super easy and quick. So last year I whipped up this red velvet cake. I decided on pistachio pudding for my green layer. It was simple to make, festive, and perfect to feed a crowd.
What you need for this Christmas Poke Cake Recipe
- Red Velvet Cake Mix
- Eggs & oil
- Vanilla Instant Pudding
- Pistachio Instant Pudding
- Milk
- Can of frosting
- Christmas colored sprinkles
So if you are looking for some Christmas poke cakes, this one may be for you! Easy, no fuss, and just a few ingredients! PLUS you can make it ahead of time so that you have less to do when it’s go time.
What Does Red Velvet Cake Taste Like
Red velvet cake is a flavor of dessert known for its vibrant red color, velvety texture, and unique flavor profile. The taste can be described as a combination of sweet, slightly tangy, and subtly chocolaty notes. The primary flavor of red velvet cake comes from the cocoa powder used in its preparation. However, unlike traditional chocolate cakes that have an intense chocolate flavor, red velvet has a milder cocoa taste. This gives the cake a gentle hint of chocolate without overpowering the other elements.
How to Make this Red Velvet Christmas Poke Cake with Cake Mix
Making doctored up red velvet cake mix is the start. I like to add a box of vanilla pudding mix to the cake mix. So whisk up the cake mix, pudding, eggs, oil, and water that is called for on the box. Mix until well combined but don’t over mix.
Then pour into a sprayed 9×13 baking dish. Bake according to the package instructions. Then let cool.
For the Pistachio Pudding Layer
Once the cake is cooled, poke holes all over the cake with the end of a wooden spoon. Then make the pistachio pudding by whisking it with the cold milk. Pour the pistachio pudding over the cake and spread.
For the Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
To be able to spread the frosting over the pudding, microwave the can of frosting (lid and foil removed) for about 25-30 seconds until you can stir it. Then pour over the pudding layer and spread around. Decorate with red and green sprinkles and enjoy.
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Red Velvet Christmas Poke Cake
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. box of red velvet cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or according to box)
- 1 cup water
- 1 3.4 oz. box vanilla instant pudding
- 1 3.4 oz. box of pistachio instant pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 1 14 oz. can of Whipped cream cheese frosting
- Red & green Sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine the red velvet cake mix, vanilla pudding, eggs, oil, and water that is called for on the box. Mix until well combined but don't over mix.
- Then pour into a sprayed 9×13 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes (or according to the package instructions). Then let cool.
- Once the cake is cooled, poke holes all over the cake with the end of a wooden spoon.
- Then make the pistachio pudding by whisking it with the cold milk. Pour the pistachio pudding over the cake and spread.
- Microwave the can of frosting (lid and foil removed) for about 25-30 seconds until you can stir it. Then pour over the pudding layer and spread around.
- Decorate with red and green sprinkles and enjoy.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Stop on back and let me know if you gave this easy cake a try!
