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Easter Poke Cake

Irresistible Easter Poke Cake: A Fun, Colorful Delight

This Easter Poke Cake is a vibrant, festive dessert that combines moist cake with creamy pudding, creating a delightful treat for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 52 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Boxed White Cake Mix Feel free to use homemade if preferred.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for binding the cake.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Vegetable or canola oil works great.
  • 1 cup Water Activates the cake mix.
For the Color
  • 1 bottle Gel Food Coloring Natural food dyes are a fantastic alternative.
For the Pudding Filling
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Can swap for lemon or pistachio pudding.
  • 2 cups Cold Milk Use lactose-free options if necessary.
For Topping
  • 1 container Cool Whip Can be tinted with food coloring.
  • 1 cup Sprinkles/Candy Consider jelly beans or candy eggs.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easter Poke Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix boxed white cake mix with eggs, oil, and water until smooth. Beat for about 2 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Divide the batter into 3 to 4 bowls, adding gel food coloring to achieve pastel shades.
  4. Spoon the different colored batters into the prepared baking dish, alternating between colors. Swirl together lightly.
  5. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Poke holes in the cake with a wooden spoon handle every inch to allow pudding to seep in.
  7. Whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  8. Pour the pudding mixture over the cooled cake, ensuring it fills all the holes.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to set the pudding.
  10. Spread Cool Whip over the top, then sprinkle with candy or sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavors, chill overnight. Use piping bags for decorative flair on Cool Whip.

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