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Easter Poke Cake

Colorful Easter Poke Cake That's Easy and Fun to Make

This Easter Poke Cake is a vibrant dessert that's easy to prepare, making it perfect for festive celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box white cake mix or vanilla or lemon cake mix
  • 1 cup milk any kind, including dairy-free
  • varies food coloring liquid or gel varieties
For the Pudding Filling
  • 1 box instant white chocolate pudding consider vanilla, cheesecake, or lemon pudding for variation
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream store-bought can be used
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar adjust to your sweetness preference

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Wooden spoon or skewer
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Prep and Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix with the required milk until smooth and well blended. Divide the batter into four separate bowls, adding different food coloring to each.
  2. Grease the 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the colored batter into the dish, swirl the colors together gently. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Poke and Fill
  1. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer, poke holes in the warm cake about an inch apart. This allows the filling to soak into the cake.
  2. Whisk together instant pudding mix and milk until thickened. Pour this over the poked cake, ensuring it seeps into all holes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Top and Serve
  1. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pudding layer and decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter.
  2. Slice into squares to serve. The colorful layers will be revealed. Optionally, serve with fresh fruit or a refreshing beverage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 4mg

Notes

Chill overnight for maximum flavor infusion, and use chilled tools for best results.

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