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Easter Poke Cake

Easter Poke Cake: A Sweet Spring Delight You’ll Love

Celebrate spring with vibrant Easter Poke Cake, a delightful dessert bringing joy and flavor to your festivities.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Substitute with any flavor cake mix
  • 1 set Pastel Food Coloring Different colors can be used for variety
For the Filling
  • 1 box Instant White Chocolate Pudding Can be replaced with vanilla or lemon pudding mix
  • 2 cups Milk Use any type of milk (whole, skim, or non-dairy)
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Regular sugar can be used but may alter texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional flavored extracts can be substituted
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Festive Sprinkles Any type of sprinkles can be swapped based on occasion

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easter Poke Cake
  1. Preheat oven to the temperature specified on your cake mix box. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions, incorporating eggs, water, and oil. Divide into four bowls and tint each with pastel food coloring.
  3. Spoon alternating dollops of each colored batter into the greased baking pan. Tap pan to level and release air bubbles.
  4. Bake according to package instructions, about 25–30 minutes, and test for doneness with a toothpick.
  5. After 10 minutes of cooling, poke holes in the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon, spacing about one inch apart. Cool completely.
  6. Whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until smooth. Pour over the cake, pressing lightly to fill holes.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set the pudding, or overnight for better flavor.
  8. Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  9. Spread the whipped cream over the pudding layer and sprinkle with festive sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow cake to cool for at least 10 minutes before poking holes. Use gentle folding motions when mixing colored batter to maintain vibrant swirls.

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