Delightful Easter Poke Cake That's a Rainbow of Flavor

This Easter Poke Cake is a colorful, fluffy dessert that’s perfect for spring celebrations, delighting taste buds and making a festive centerpiece.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 55

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

15.25 oz White Cake Mix Yellow cake works too, but colors won’t be as bright.
1/2 cup Melted Butter Let it cool before mixing.
3 large Room Temperature Eggs

For the Pudding Layer

1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Only use instant pudding.
2 cups Whole Milk Preferred for a rich pudding layer.

For the Color

1 bottle Gel Food Coloring Use a few drops for each color.

For the Topping

2 containers Cool Whip (or Homemade Whipped Cream) Creates a thicker topping.
Easter Sprinkles Optional for decoration.

Equipment

9×13-inch baking dish
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Hand mixer
plastic wrap

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easter Poke Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Mix the white cake mix, melted butter, and room temperature eggs in a large bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Divide the batter into four bowls and add gel food coloring to each, mixing until vibrant pastel shades are achieved.
Spoon the colored batters randomly into the prepared baking dish, creating an abstract design.
Bake for 22–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
Poke about 50 holes evenly across the cake with the back of a wooden spoon.
In a separate bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with whole milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Spread the pudding over the poked cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Spread Cool Whip or whipped cream over the pudding layer, making decorative peaks if desired.
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving, then cut into squares and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 26gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow flavors to meld beautifully while chilling. You can experiment with pudding flavors for varied tastes!

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