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Easter Poke Cake Recipe

Easter Poke Cake Recipe

4.9 from 14 reviews

This Easter Poke Cake is a colorful and delicious dessert that’s perfect for your holiday celebrations. With layers of moist white cake filled with pastel-colored pudding and topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, it’s a festive treat that will delight both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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White Cake:

  • 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)

Vanilla Pudding:

  • 1 package (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk

Pastel Pudding:

  • Pastel food coloring (pink, yellow, blue, green)

Topping:

  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
  • Easter sprinkles or candy for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Follow the directions on the white cake mix to prepare and bake a cake in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Allow it to cool slightly.
  2. Make the Pudding: Whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until slightly thickened. Divide into 4 bowls and tint each with a different pastel color.
  3. Fill the Cake: Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes in the cake. Pour the colored pudding into the holes, alternating colors.
  4. Chill and Decorate: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour. Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake and decorate with Easter sprinkles or candies.

Notes

  • You can use white chocolate or cheesecake pudding for a different flavor.
  • Add crushed cookies or coconut between layers for extra texture.

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