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Christmas Poke Cake

Festive Christmas Poke Cake That Will Wow Your Guests

This Christmas Poke Cake is a festive and easy treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 14 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Cake Mix White cake mix
  • 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring Gel food coloring recommended
  • 1 tbsp Green Food Coloring Gel food coloring recommended
For the Pudding Filling
  • 1 box Instant Pudding Vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk recommended
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Cool Whip or homemade
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Optional for homemade whipped cream

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • baking dish
  • whisk
  • Toothpick
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Divide the batter into three equal portions. Color one portion red, another green, and leave one plain.
  3. Grease your baking dish and drop spoonfuls of each colored batter into it. Swirl slightly with a toothpick.
  4. Bake according to package instructions for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  5. Poke holes in the cooled cake using the handle of a wooden spoon, about one inch apart.
  6. Whisk together the pudding mix and milk until smooth. Pour over the holes in the cake.
  7. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  8. Spread whipped cream over the top once set. Optionally add festive garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before poking holes to prevent leaking. Add whipped cream just before serving for the best texture.

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