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Easter Poke Cake

Colorful Easter Poke Cake That Will Brighten Your Spring

This Easter Poke Cake is a fun and festive dessert that's perfect for spring celebrations.
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
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Boxed White Cake Mix
  • 3 large Eggs Follow instructions on your cake mix box.
  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 1 cup Water Refer to package instructions for measurements.
  • as needed Gel Food Coloring Choose pastel colors like pink, green, blue or lavender.
For the Pudding Layer
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Can be swapped for lemon or pistachio.
  • 2 cups Cold Milk
For the Topping
  • 1 container Cool Whip Can be tinted with food dye.
  • as needed Easter Sprinkles or Candy For decoration.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • wooden spoon
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (or as directed on your cake mix box). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the boxed cake mix according to package instructions, incorporating eggs, oil, and water. Mix until smooth.
  3. Divide the batter into three or four bowls. Add gel food coloring to each bowl and gently fold until combined.
  4. Spoon the colored batters into the greased pan in alternating layers, then swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
  5. Bake for 28-32 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before serving.
  6. Poke holes with a wooden spoon handle in the cooled cake to allow pudding to seep in.
  7. Whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk. Pour over the poked cake to fill the holes.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  9. Spread a layer of Cool Whip on top and decorate with sprinkles or candies.
  10. Slice and serve the cake to enjoy a vibrant spring dessert!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors, and ensure the cake cools before poking holes.

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