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Red Velvet Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting | Easy Recipes

This red velvet poke cake is rich, moist, and incredibly easy to make—perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Crushed red velvet cake crumbs or sprinkles (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the red velvet cake in a 9x13-inch pan according to package instructions. Let cool slightly.
  2. Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the warm cake.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, making sure it fills the holes. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow it to set.
  6. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
  7. Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the chilled cake.
  8. Top with crushed red velvet cake crumbs or sprinkles if desired. Serve chilled.