Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this Peppermint Poke Cake, a delightful dessert that combines moist vanilla cake with refreshing peppermint flavors. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and crushed candy canes, this cake is perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s bound to bring joy and sweet memories to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping
- 4 candy canes, crushed
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to package instructions using eggs and water. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly, then poke holes all over the top with a wooden spoon handle.
- In a bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk with peppermint extract. Pour evenly over the warm cake.
- Once cooled completely, spread whipped topping over the cake, covering the holes.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top for decoration.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a different flavor profile, substitute peppermint extract with vanilla extract. Customize toppings with colored frosting or seasonal sprinkles.