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Easter Poke Cake

Easy Easter Poke Cake: A Colorful Celebration Delight

This Easter Poke Cake is a vibrant, easy-to-make dessert that's a crowd-pleaser, featuring layers of moist cake and creamy pudding.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Can substitute with vanilla or lemon cake mix.
  • as needed Food Coloring Use gel for more vibrant colors.
For the Pudding Filling
  • 1 package Instant White Chocolate Pudding Can substitute with vanilla, cheesecake, or lemon pudding.
  • 2 cups Milk Any type of milk works, including non-dairy.
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For homemade whipped cream; can use store-bought.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Prepare the white cake mix according to the box instructions. Divide the batter into four portions and add food coloring to each.
  2. Spoon dollops of the colored batter into the prepared baking dish and swirl them with a toothpick. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes. Poke holes into the top of the cake at 1-inch intervals using a wooden spoon handle. Let it cool completely.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the instant pudding and milk until it thickens. Pour the pudding over the cooled cake to fill the holes and spread any remaining pudding on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream on top of the cake.
  6. Garnish with Easter egg candies or Peeps. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the cake for optimal flavor and presentation. Add toppings just before serving to maintain freshness.

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