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red velvet cake

This red velvet poke cake is super moist and topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for holidays, celebrations, and everyday dessert cravings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 16.25 oz red velvet cake mix I used Duncan Hines
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese brick style, softened (lite okay)
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened (half of 1 stick)
  • 2.5 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.75 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips mini preferred, regular size may be substituted

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Prepare the cake mix according to package directions, likely adding 3 eggs, water, and oil, then pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove cake from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Using the blunt end of a wooden spoon, poke approximately 60 holes evenly spaced all over the cake surface.
  • Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the poked holes, ensuring an even distribution into the holes.
  • Place cake in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • In a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, beat softened cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and salt on medium-high speed until fluffy. Add more sugar if needed for desired consistency.
  • Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake using a spatula or knife.
  • Sprinkle mini semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the frosting.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving for best flavor and texture.

Notes

This cake tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Great for special occasions or anytime you want a moist, flavorful dessert!

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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