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Easter Poke Cake

Colorful Easter Poke Cake That Will Wow Your Guests

This Easy Colorful Easter Poke Cake is a fun and visually delightful dessert, perfect for any Easter celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Boxed White Cake Mix
  • 3 Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 1 cup Water as specified in instructions
For the Colorful Swirls
  • 1 bottle Gel Food Coloring any pastel colors
For the Pudding Filling
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding consider lemon or pistachio for variation
  • 2 cups Cold Milk very cold
For the Topping
  • 1 container Cool Whip can substitute with whipped cream
  • 1 Sprinkles or Berries optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Knife or skewer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine boxed cake mix, eggs, oil, and water as per package instructions. Beat for 2 minutes.
  3. Divide the batter into 3-4 bowls. Add gel food coloring to create desired pastel colors and gently fold.
  4. Spoon colored batters into the pan, alternating colors, and swirl them lightly with a knife.
  5. Bake for 28-32 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness. Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Poke holes in the surface of the cake with a wooden spoon handle.
  7. Whisk together instant pudding and cold milk until thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  8. Pour the pudding mixture over the poked cake, ensuring it seeps into all holes.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
  10. Spread Cool Whip on top after chilling and optionally tint with gel food coloring.
  11. Decorate with sprinkles or fresh berries before serving.
  12. Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the delightful flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the cake overnight to enhance flavors and moisture retention.

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