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Easter Poke Cake

Easter Poke Cake
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This vibrant and moist Easter Poke Cake features a white cake base swirled with pastel colors, infused with creamy vanilla pudding, and topped with a light whipped cream frosting. It’s a festive and easy-to-make dessert that will brighten up your holiday table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix
  • Ingredients as per cake mix instructions (typically eggs, oil, and water)
  • Gel food coloring in pastel shades (such as pink, blue, and purple)
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
  • Easter-themed sprinkles or candies for decoration

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake:

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
    • Prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions.
    • Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls.
    • Add a few drops of different gel food coloring to each bowl to achieve your desired pastel colors. Mix until the colors are evenly distributed.
    • Spoon the colored batters into the prepared baking dish in a random pattern. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the colors together for a marbled effect.
    • Bake according to the package instructions, typically 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  2. Poke and Fill:

    • Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
    • Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a similar tool, poke holes approximately 1 inch apart all over the cake.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
    • Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes. Spread any remaining pudding evenly over the top of the cake.
    • Refrigerate the cake for about 2 hours, allowing the pudding to set.

  3. Frost and Decorate:

    • Once the cake has set, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top.
    • Decorate with Easter-themed sprinkles or candies as desired.
    • Keep the cake refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For a homemade touch, you can substitute the whipped topping with freshly whipped cream.
  • Feel free to get creative with the colors and decorations to match your Easter theme.
  • This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until serving.

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