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Easter Poke Cake

Festive Easter Poke Cake That Everyone Will Love

This Easter Poke Cake is a vibrant dessert that everyone will love, featuring creamy vanilla pudding and joyful pastel colors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Use your favorite brand.
  • 3 large Eggs Follow package instructions.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil For moisture.
  • 1 cup Water As specified on the package.
For the Pudding
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Can be swapped for lemon or pistachio.
  • 2 cups Cold Milk Helps pudding set.
For the Decorations
  • 1 bottle Gel Food Coloring Colors for vibrant swirls.
  • 1 container Cool Whip Fluffy topping.
  • 1 Sprinkles/Fruit (Optional) Easter-themed or fresh berries.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Mix until smooth (2-3 minutes).
  3. Divide the batter into 3-4 bowls and color each with gel food coloring.
  4. Spoon dollops of each colored batter into the pan and create a marbled effect.
  5. Bake for 28-32 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool cake for 15-20 minutes and poke holes using a wooden spoon handle.
  7. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thick, then pour over the cake.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Top with Cool Whip and optional food coloring.
  10. Decorate with sprinkles or fresh berries and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate overnight and serve chilled. Experiment with pudding flavors like lemon or pistachio.

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