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Easter Poke Cake


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  • Author: Lina Judi
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Celebrate Easter with this colorful and fun Easter Poke Cake! A moist white cake is baked, then poked with holes and filled with vibrant, flavored pudding that creates a beautiful marbled effect. Topped with fluffy whipped topping and festive sprinkles or candy, this cake is a delightful centerpiece for spring gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 15.25 oz package white cake mix

  • 3 large eggs or egg whites (see notes)

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 3 cups milk, divided

  • Gel food coloring in 3–4 colors (e.g., pink, purple, blue)

  • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 8 oz Cool Whip or frozen whipped topping, thawed

  • Sprinkles or Easter candy, for garnish


Instructions

  • Bake the Cake: Prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions using eggs (or egg whites), oil, and 1¼ cups of the milk. Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan and bake as directed. Allow cake to cool completely.

  • Prepare Pudding Mixtures: Divide the remaining 1¾ cups milk evenly into separate bowls based on the number of colors you want. Stir the vanilla pudding mix into each bowl until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add gel food coloring to each bowl to create different colors.

  • Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or similar utensil, poke holes all over the cooled cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

  • Add Colored Puddings: Spoon the colored puddings into the holes in the cake, distributing the colors evenly to create a marbled effect.

  • Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

  • Top and Decorate: Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the top of the chilled cake. Garnish with sprinkles or Easter candies before serving.

Notes

  • Use egg whites instead of whole eggs for a lighter cake.

  • Gel food coloring provides vibrant colors without adding too much liquid.

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute pudding and whipped topping with suitable alternatives.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American