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Easter Poke Cake

Vibrant Easter Poke Cake: A Colorful Celebration Dessert

This Easter Poke Cake is a vibrant, colorful dessert that combines a fluffy cake with a creamy white chocolate pudding filling, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix can substitute with vanilla or lemon cake mix
  • as needed Food Coloring adjust for Rainbow or Unicorn theme
For the Filling
  • 1 package Instant White Chocolate Pudding can swap for vanilla, lemon, or cheesecake pudding
  • 2 cups Milk use any type of milk
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for homemade whipped cream
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar to sweeten whipped cream

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Toothpick
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easter Poke Cake
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix as per instructions, then divide the batter into four portions and add food coloring.
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  2. Spoon the colored batter into the baking dish randomly, swirl gently with a toothpick, and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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  3. After baking, allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan then transfer to a wire rack. Poke holes in the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
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  4. In another bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until thickened, and pour it over the cooled cake, ensuring to fill the holes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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  5. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and spread it over the cake.
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  6. Optionally, garnish the cake with colorful candy or sprinkles before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake tastes better after sitting for a day in the fridge, which enhances the flavors.

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