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Easter Poke Cake

Easter Poke Cake Recipe – A Colorful & Easy Dessert for Spring


  • Author: Julia Hart
  • Total Time: 2 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive, colorful, and moist cake made with a boxed mix, filled with creamy pudding, and topped with homemade whipped cream. Perfect for Easter!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water per package)
  • Pink, blue, green, and yellow food coloring
  • 2 boxes (3.3 oz each) instant white chocolate pudding
  • 3 ½ cups milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Easter sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to package instructions. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  • Prepare cake batter as directed. Divide into four bowls and add food coloring.
  • Drop colored batter randomly into the pan, lightly swirl with a toothpick, and bake as per instructions.
  • Cool cake, then poke holes across the surface.
  • Whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth, pour over cake, and let it seep into holes.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Beat heavy cream and vanilla until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread whipped cream over the cake and decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

  • For a richer taste, swap white chocolate pudding for vanilla or cheesecake.
  • Gel food coloring works best for vibrant swirls.
  • Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American