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Christmas Marshmallow Poke Cake

Christmas Marshmallow Poke Cake: 12 Festive Layers


  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive and colorful Christmas Marshmallow Poke Cake that is perfect for holiday celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • Ingredients required by the box (eggs, oil, water)
  • Red food coloring
  • Green food coloring
  • 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional, for a minty twist)
  • 2 cups cold heavy cream (or 1 container Cool Whip)
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Holiday M&M’s
  • Red + green sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the white cake mix batter according to the box.
  3. Divide batter into three equal bowls: leave one bowl white, tint one bowl red, and tint one bowl green.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of each color randomly into a greased 9×13 pan to create a Christmas swirl pattern.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes.
  7. Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
  8. In a bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, marshmallow fluff, vanilla, and peppermint extract (optional).
  9. Microwave the mixture for 20–30 seconds to loosen it.
  10. Pour slowly over the warm cake, letting it sink into the holes.
  11. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  12. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  13. Spread over the chilled cake (or use Cool Whip).
  14. Top generously with mini marshmallows, red & green M&M’s, and Christmas sprinkles.
  15. Optional: crushed candy cane for extra holiday crunch.

Notes

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

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 20g
    • Sodium: 200mg
    • Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 40g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg

    Keywords: Christmas Marshmallow Poke Cake