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Luscious Red Velvet Raspberry Poke Cake


  • Author: krmibk110
  • Total Time: 120 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert bursting with flavor that combines red velvet cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and fresh raspberries.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box red velvet cake mix
  • Ingredients required for the cake mix (usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup raspberry jam
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake as directed.
  3. Let the cake cool completely.
  4. Once the cake is cool, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until the pudding begins to thicken.
  6. Pour the pudding over the cake, spreading it into the holes and across the top.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread the whipped cream over the pudding layer.
  9. In a small bowl, gently mix the raspberries with the raspberry jam.
  10. Spoon the raspberry mixture over the whipped cream layer.
  11. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional raspberries if desired.
  12. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For a richer taste, use buttermilk instead of regular milk and feel free to adjust the amount of raspberry jam based on your taste preference.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: red velvet cake, poke cake, dessert, raspberries, baking