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Easter Poke Cake

Vibrant Easter Poke Cake with Creamy Vanilla Surprise

This Easter Poke Cake is a light, colorful dessert that combines moist cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and pastel toppings for a delightful spring treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Any vanilla-flavored cake mix can work.
  • 4 drops Gel Food Coloring Use vibrant pastel shades like pink, green, blue, or lavender.
For the Pudding Filling
  • 2 boxes Instant Vanilla Pudding Can swap for lemon or pistachio pudding.
  • 4 cups Cold Milk Keep it cold for best results.
For the Topping
  • 1 container Cool Whip or Whipped Topping Can be tinted with gel food coloring.
  • Sprinkles or Decorative Toppings Use choices like jelly beans, berries, or candy eggs.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
  2. Prepare the boxed white cake mix according to the package directions, incorporating eggs, oil, and water.
  3. Tint each bowl of batter with gel food coloring to achieve pastel shades.
  4. Spoon the different colored batters into the greased baking dish alternately, creating layers.
  5. Bake the cake for about 28–32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake for 10-15 minutes and poke holes every inch apart on the surface.
  7. Whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix with 4 cups of cold milk until thickened.
  8. Pour the pudding evenly over the poked cake, allowing it to soak in.
  9. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  10. Spread a generous layer of Cool Whip or whipped topping evenly across the top.
  11. Decorate your cake with colorful sprinkles or decorative toppings of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate the cake overnight. Feel free to customize the toppings!

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