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Easter Poke Cake: A Delightful Springtime Dessert


  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Easter Poke Cake is a festive, moist, and colorful treat perfect for spring celebrations! With a fluffy cake base, vibrant pudding layers, and a creamy whipped topping, it’s as fun to make as it is to eat.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

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

For the Pudding Filling:

  • 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • Food coloring (pastel shades: pink, blue, yellow, green)

For the Topping:

  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip)
  • ½ cup Easter sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs

Instructions

1️⃣ Bake the Cake: Prepare and bake the cake according to package instructions in a 9×13-inch pan. Let it cool for 10 minutes.

2️⃣ Poke & Fill: Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the cake. In separate bowls, mix pudding with milk, then divide into 3-4 portions and tint each with food coloring. Pour pudding into the holes.

3️⃣ Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the pudding to set.

4️⃣ Top & Decorate: Spread whipped topping over the cake and garnish with Easter sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs.

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! Slice and enjoy this creamy, colorful delight!

Notes

✔️ Use cheesecake or white chocolate pudding for a twist on flavor.
✔️ For extra fun, add shredded coconut tinted green to resemble Easter grass!
✔️ Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 3g