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Easter Poke Cake

Deliciously Colorful Easter Poke Cake for Spring Celebrations

This Easy Easter Poke Cake is a vibrant dessert perfect for spring celebrations, with layers infused with pudding and topped with Cool Whip.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Boxed White Cake Mix or lemon/vanilla cake mix
  • as needed Gel Food Coloring for vibrant pastel swirls
For the Pudding
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding can use lemon or pistachio
  • 2 cups Cold Milk or non-dairy milk
For the Topping
  • 1 container Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
  • as desired Easter Sprinkles & Berries for decoration

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • 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 pan.
  2. Prepare the cake batter according to the boxed cake mix instructions and divide into 3-4 bowls.
  3. Add gel food coloring to each bowl, mixing gently to maintain an airy texture.
  4. Spoon the colored batters into the baking pan randomly to create a marbled effect.
  5. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 15-20 minutes before handling.
  7. Poke holes in the cake at 1-inch intervals using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  8. In a bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth.
  9. Pour the pudding over the cooled cake, filling all the holes.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
  11. Spread Cool Whip on top before serving and decorate with sprinkles and berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate overnight for best flavor development. Use vibrant gel food coloring for pastel shades.

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