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Easter Poke Cake

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This Easter Poke Cake is a moist, colorful, and creamy dessert that’s perfect for spring! Made with white cake, vibrant pastel pudding, and fluffy whipped topping, it’s an easy make-ahead treat that will wow your guests.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)

For the Poke Filling:

  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • Gel food coloring (pink, yellow, blue, or pastel colors of choice)

For the Topping:

  • 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip (or 2 cups homemade whipped cream)
  • ½ cup Easter sprinkles or pastel-colored candy eggs

Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions, adding vanilla extract if using.
  3. Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes.

Step 2: Poke & Color the Filling

  1. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Divide the pudding into 3-4 small bowls and add a few drops of gel food coloring to each, stirring until well mixed.
  4. Spoon the colored pudding into the holes, alternating colors for a fun effect.

Step 3: Chill & Decorate

  1. Spread Cool Whip evenly over the cake.
  2. Sprinkle with Easter sprinkles or top with pastel candy eggs.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving (best if chilled for 4 hours).

Notes

  • For extra flavor, swap vanilla pudding for lemon or coconut.
  • Make it from scratch! Use homemade white cake and whipped cream for a fully homemade version.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • For a chocolate twist, use chocolate cake with pastel-colored pudding!

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/easter-poke-cake/