Peppermint Poke Cake: The Best Indulgent Holiday Dessert
A deliciously indulgent dessert perfect for the holiday season that combines the refreshing flavor of peppermint with a moist cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup peppermint extract
- 1 tub whipped topping
- 1 crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and bake.
- Once baked, poke holes in the cake using a fork.
- Mix sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract, then pour over the cake.
- Let the cake absorb the mixture and then chill for a few hours.
- Top with whipped topping and sprinkle with crushed candy canes before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, add more peppermint extract.
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before poking holes to avoid breaking it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Peppermint Poke Cake, Holiday Dessert, Chocolate Cake