Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of childhood with this delightful Cereal Milk Poke Cake. A moist white cake soaked in a sweet and creamy cereal-infused milk mixture, topped with whipped cream and crunchy cereal crumbs.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
Cereal Milk Mixture:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sweetened cereal (such as Fruity Pebbles or Froot Loops)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Extra crushed cereal for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Cake: Preheat the oven and prepare the cake mix according to package instructions. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake as directed.
- Soak Cereal: While the cake bakes, soak the cereal in 2 cups of milk for 20 minutes. Strain the milk, discarding the cereal.
- Poke Holes: Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes across the surface.
- Make Milk Mixture: Mix cereal-infused milk with condensed milk and vanilla. Pour over warm cake, letting it soak in.
- Add Topping: Cool cake completely, then spread whipped topping over it. Sprinkle with crushed cereal before serving.
Notes
- Use colorful cereals for a fun look or try cinnamon-flavored cereal for a twist.
- Add cereal topping just before serving for crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
