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Easter Poke Cake

Easter Poke Cake: Festive, Colorful Delight for Everyone

Delight your guests with this Easter Poke Cake, a vibrant centerpiece that is easy to make and customizable for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Can substitute with vanilla or lemon
  • as needed Food Coloring Gel colors preferred for brightness
For the Pudding Filling
  • 1 box Instant White Chocolate Pudding Can also use vanilla, lemon, or cheesecake pudding
  • 1.75 cups Milk Whole milk yields richer texture
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Store-bought can be used for convenience
  • 0.25 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
Garnish Options
  • as needed Easter Sprinkles Add just before serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easter Poke Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions. Divide the batter into four portions and add different colors of food coloring.
  3. Carefully drop spoonfuls of the colored batter into the greased baking dish. Create a swirled pattern using a toothpick.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Poke holes across the surface of the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon, about an inch apart.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together instant white chocolate pudding mix with 1¾ cups of cold milk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour over the warm cake.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the pudding is set.
  8. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then spread over the chilled cake.
  9. Sprinkle on colorful Easter sprinkles before serving. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the cake cools completely before poking holes. You can prepare the cake a day in advance for enhanced flavors.

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