Description
This delightful Red Velvet Poke Cake combines moist red velvet cake infused with instant cheesecake pudding, topped with fluffy whipped topping and optional crushed Oreo cookies for an extra crunch. Perfect for an easy and impressive dessert that’s sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- eggs, oil, and water as per cake mix package instructions
Pudding
- 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes instant cheesecake pudding (or vanilla)
- 4 cups milk
Topping
- 8 ounce tub whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip)
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the package directions, including eggs, oil, and water, then pour into a 9×13-inch pan. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool for a few minutes.
- Make the Poke Holes: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a similar round object, poke holes evenly all over the warm cake, pushing down to the bottom of the pan to allow pudding to seep through.
- Prepare the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant cheesecake pudding mixes with 4 cups of milk until smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the Pudding Over Cake: Pour the pudding evenly over the cake, making sure to fill the holes as much as possible. Gently spread and press pudding down into the holes with the back of a spoon.
- Chill the Cake: Place the cake in the refrigerator and let it set and cool for about 2 hours.
- Add Whipped Topping and Oreos: Once cooled and set, evenly spread the thawed whipped topping over the pudding layer. Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies on top if desired.
- Serve: Slice the cake into 12 servings and serve chilled.
Notes
- You can substitute instant vanilla pudding for cheesecake pudding if unavailable.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before poking holes to avoid breaking it apart.
- For a richer texture, use whole milk for the pudding.
- Oreo topping is optional but adds a nice crunch and flavor contrast.
- Feel free to customize with fresh berries or chocolate shavings instead of Oreos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
