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Easter Poke Cake

Vibrant Easter Poke Cake: A Fun Twist for Your Holiday Table

Discover the delightful Easter Poke Cake, bursting with festive colors and customizable flavors, perfect for your holiday table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix or vanilla/lemon cake mix
  • as needed Food Coloring gel or liquid for vibrant layers
For the Pudding
  • 1 box Instant White Chocolate Pudding or vanilla, cheesecake, or lemon pudding
  • 2 cups Milk whole milk preferred
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 tablespoons Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness
Optional Toppings
  • as needed Festive Sprinkles for decoration
  • as needed Easter Candies such as chocolate eggs or jelly beans

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • whisk
  • toothpick

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the white cake mix according to package instructions until lump-free.
  2. Divide the batter into four bowls and add food coloring to each, mixing until desired colors are achieved.
  3. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and drop spoonfuls of each colored batter randomly to create a patchwork effect.
  4. Gently swirl the colors together with a toothpick or knife to create a marbled effect, being careful not to over-mix.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  6. Poke holes in the top of the cool cake, spaced about an inch apart, to allow pudding to soak in.
  7. Whisk together pudding mix and milk until smooth, then pour over the cake, filling the holes for flavor infusion.
  8. Spread any remaining pudding on top, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form, then dollop over the chilled cake before serving.
  10. Decorate with sprinkles or candies just before serving for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 140mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze before adding whipped cream for up to 2 months.

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