Description

This Easter Poke Cake is a festive and colorful dessert featuring a soft white cake marbled with pastel hues, filled with creamy vanilla pudding, and topped with fluffy Cool Whip and optional Easter sprinkles. Perfect for springtime celebrations and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

1 box of white cake mix (plus required ingredients such as eggs, oil, and water)

Gel food coloring (variety of pastel colors)

2 boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix

4 cups of milk

1 container of Cool Whip, thawed

Easter-themed sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions.
Divide the batter into separate bowls and add different pastel gel food colorings.
Swirl the colored batters into a prepared cake pan to create a marbled effect.
Bake the cake according to the instructions on the box, then let it cool slightly.
Poke holes all over the cake using the end of a wooden spoon.
Whisk together the pudding mix and milk until slightly thickened.
Pour the pudding over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes. Smooth the top.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours.
Spread Cool Whip over the top of the chilled cake.
Decorate with Easter-themed sprinkles if desired.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

You can use different cake flavors like lemon or strawberry for variation.
Top with fresh fruit for added flavor.
Substitute with dairy-free options for a dairy-free version.
Best when made a day in advance to allow flavors to meld.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg