Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of red velvet cake and fresh raspberries with this luscious Red Velvet Raspberry Poke Cake. A decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its rich flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as required)
For the Raspberry Layer:
- 1 cup raspberry jam or preserves
For the Cheesecake Pudding Layer:
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (plus more for topping)
- Optional white chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven and bake the red velvet cake as directed. Poke holes in the cake and pour warm raspberry jam over it.
- Make the Pudding Layer: Whisk together pudding mix and milk, spread over the cake.
- Whip the Cream: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pudding layer.
- Finish and Chill: Top with raspberries and white chocolate. Chill before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute raspberry gelatin for the jam layer for a brighter flavor and color.
- For an extra decadent finish, drizzle with melted white chocolate before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
