Description
Red Velvet Christmas Lush is a festive dessert that combines layers of red velvet cake, cream cheese, and vanilla pudding, topped with whipped cream and festive garnishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the cake batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cake.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until it thickens. Spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle mini chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies on top, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add red and green sprinkles on top along with the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
- Substitute the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg