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Easter Poke Cake

Delicious Easter Poke Cake: A Festive Springtime Treat

This vibrant Easter Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that combines colorful pastel swirls and a luscious pudding filling, perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix High-quality brand recommended
  • 3 large Eggs Can substitute with unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Oil Vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cup Water Follow box instructions
For the Pudding Filling
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Can substitute with lemon or pistachio pudding
  • 2 cups Cold Milk Almond or oat milk for dairy-free option
For the Topping
  • 1 container Cool Whip Homemade whipped cream optional
  • to taste Gel Food Coloring Pastel colors for decoration
  • to taste Sprinkles or Other Decorations Seasonal candies or fresh fruit optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the boxed white cake mix according to the package instructions.
  3. Divide the batter evenly into 3-4 bowls and add gel food coloring to each bowl.
  4. Layer the colored batters into the greased dish, alternate colors, and gently swirl together.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 28-32 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Let the cake cool for 15-20 minutes and poke holes across the surface with a wooden spoon handle.
  7. Whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
  8. Pour the pudding over the cooled cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  10. Spread Cool Whip over the top and decorate with sprinkles or fruit if desired.
  11. Serve chilled, slice into squares, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled. Consider layering fresh fruit before adding Cool Whip for added flavor.

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