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Red Velvet poke cake topped with chocolate chips and served on a plate.
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Red Velvet Poke Cake

Red Velvet Poke Cake is luscious and delicious. The entire recipe is so simple and starts with a cake mix. Everyone will love this easy recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cool and refrigerate overnight8 hours
Total Time8 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Red velvet poke cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 568kcal

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix
  • Ingredients needed to make cake from the cake mix: eggs, oil, water, etc.
  • 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • FROSTING:
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2-3 Tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make cake mix according to package directions and bake in a well-greased 9×13 pan according to package.
  • When cake is finished, allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over cake (about 1-inch) intervals using a wooden spoon handle.
  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake and allow it to seep into the holes that were poked into the cake.
  • Cover and refrigerate the cake overnight.
  • To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until combined.
  • Add powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk and vanilla. Beat together until well-combined.
  • Mix in additional milk to the desired consistency.
  • Spread frosting over room temperature cake and top with the mini chocolate chips.
  • Enjoy at room temperature, or chill and enjoy cold.

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days.  

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 1mg
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