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Easter Poke Cake

Colorful Easter Poke Cake: A Fun, Festive Treat to Celebrate

This Easter Poke Cake is a fun, colorful dessert that combines a moist cake with rich white chocolate pudding, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Yellow or funfetti cake mix can be used for a twist.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Feel free to substitute with your favorite non-dairy option.
For the Pudding Layer
  • 1 package Instant White Chocolate Pudding Vanilla or pistachio pudding can be swapped for variety.
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Cool Whip is a convenient alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Remember to sift if there are clumps.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but enhances the flavor.
For the Tie-Dye Effect
  • 4 drops Food Coloring Colors can include pink, blue, green, yellow.
  • 1 cup Easter-themed Sprinkles Optional but adds a festive touch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • hand mixer
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on the white cake mix box, usually around 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Prepare the white cake mix following package instructions. Divide the batter among four separate bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring into each bowl.
  3. Spoon dollops of each colored batter randomly into the prepared baking dish for a tie-dye pattern. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Cool the cake for about 10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes in the surface.
  5. Whisk together the pudding mix and whole milk in a separate bowl. Pour the pudding over the cooled cake to fill the holes.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes to allow the pudding layer to set.
  7. Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
  8. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the pudding layer and sprinkle with Easter-themed sprinkles.
  9. Slice the cake into squares and serve at your Easter celebration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to cool the cake completely before poking holes for the pudding. Feel free to experiment with different pudding flavors.

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