Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake

Christmas is all about those cute snacks, but if you’re like me, nothing stresses you out faster than a messy kitchen! That’s why you will LOVE this Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake — it’s easy, virtually mess-free, and absolutely adorable for the holidays.

This Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake has quickly become one of my go-to Christmas recipes because it’s nostalgic, simple, and unbelievably delicious. Those classic Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes melt right into the batter while it bakes, giving the entire cake pockets of creamy, cakey goodness. And once you pour that sweetened condensed milk over the warm cake? Oh honey… it becomes the softest, dreamiest holiday dessert ever.

Not to mention — your kiddos will LOVE helping with this one! It’s the perfect Christmas dessert for gatherings, school parties, potlucks, and cozy movie nights with your family.

Ingredients for Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake

How to make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake: ingredients you need!

Here’s everything you need for this simple holiday dessert:

1 box vanilla cake mix

Ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)

7 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed

Red decorating icing

Green sprinkles

Just a handful of ingredients — nothing fancy — which is exactly what this Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake is all about: simple, sweet, and stress-free.

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake Video Tutorial

For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!

How to Make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake

How to make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake: a step by step guide

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake: A Step-by-Step Guide

Preheat your oven to the temperature listed on your cake mix (usually 350°F).

Prepare the cake batter according to the package directions.

Grease a 9×13 baking dish.

Unwrap & place 7 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes evenly across the bottom of the dish.

Pour the vanilla cake batter over the top and spread evenly.

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Poke holes all over the warm cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.

Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the warm cake, letting it fill every hole.

Cool completely (speed this up in the fridge if needed).

Spread Cool Whip over the cake.

Decorate with red icing zigzags and green sprinkles to mimic the iconic Christmas Tree Cakes.

Chill before serving for the best flavor and texture.

This Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake looks like something from a professional bakery — the kind of dessert everyone assumes took hours to make. But here’s the truth, mama: it comes together with almost zero effort, which is exactly why it’s officially Crazy Busy Mama approved! It’s beautiful, delicious, and perfect for the holidays, giving you all the festive charm without any of the stress. A true win for busy mamas who still want to make something special for the ones they love.

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake: SIDE IDEA

If you want to make this dessert even more fun, pair it with my Frosty the Snowman Dessert Cups, Snowman Christmas Brownies, or the Viral Christmas Sponge Cake for the cutest Christmas dessert spread ever!

Crazy Busy Mama Tip

Want to take your Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake to the next level? Chop up two EXTRA Christmas Tree Cakes and sprinkle them on top of the Cool Whip before decorating. It adds texture, flavor, and makes the presentation extra festive — with zero extra effort, mama!

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More Easy Dessert Recipes

If you love this Little Debbie Christmas Tree Poke Cake be sure to check out these other easy dessert recipes here that will add fun and flavor to every meal.

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