Description
This Christmas Poke Cake is a festive and fun dessert that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. The moist white cake is filled with vanilla pudding, topped with whipped cream, and decorated with vibrant red and green colors for a cheerful, seasonal treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 egg whites
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Red and green food coloring
- Sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the white cake mix according to package directions for a 9×13-inch cake.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the top using the end of a wooden spoon.
- In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth. Pour the pudding over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set the pudding.
- Once the cake has chilled, spread the whipped topping over the top.
- Divide the whipped topping into two portions and dye one portion red and the other green. Decorate the cake with the colored whipped topping and sprinkles.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For an extra holiday touch, you can add crushed candy canes or mini chocolate chips to the topping.
- This cake can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before serving.
- If you prefer, you can make your own whipped cream instead of using frozen whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes