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Easy Easter Poke Cake

Easy Easter Poke Cake: A Colorful, Creamy Dessert Delight

Celebrate Easter with this Easy Easter Poke Cake, a colorful and creamy dessert that invites gatherings and joy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix Can substitute with lemon or orange cake mix
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature for best results
For the Filling
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Can experiment with chocolate or butterscotch
  • 2 cups Milk Almond or oat milk works well for dairy-free
  • 1 bottle Food Coloring Optional but recommended for colorful layers
For the Topping
  • 1 container Whipped Topping Cream cheese frosting is a richer alternative
  • 1 cup Easter Sprinkles Any sprinkles can be used for decoration

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Combine the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Blend on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then poke holes evenly across the surface with a wooden spoon handle.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until thickened, then pour into the poked holes.
  6. Add food coloring to the pudding if desired, then pour the colored pudding into the holes evenly.
  7. Spread whipped topping over the cooled cake, covering the pudding areas completely.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then sprinkle with Easter sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 130mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool completely before poking holes to ensure the pudding seeps in properly. Consider adding sliced fruits for freshness and be creative with flavors.

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