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Easter Poke Cake

Easter Poke Cake: A Moist and Colorful Crowd-Pleaser

This Easter Poke Cake is a colorful and delicious dessert, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Boxed White Cake Mix Any vanilla or white cake mix can be used.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for texture.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Consider using melted butter for extra flavor.
  • 1 cup Water Necessary for cake preparation.
For the Pudding Filling
  • 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Can substitute with lemon or pistachio pudding.
  • 2 cups Cold Milk Mix with pudding for consistency.
For the Topping
  • 1 container Cool Whip Substitute with real whipped cream if preferred.
  • as needed Gel Food Coloring Create pastel colors.
  • as needed Easter Sprinkles Optional decorative element.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the boxed white cake mix, eggs, oil, and water as per package instructions.
  3. Divide the prepared batter into three or four separate bowls, adding gel food coloring to each.
  4. Spoon the different colored batters into the greased baking dish, alternating colors to create a marbled effect.
  5. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. After cooling for about 15-20 minutes, poke holes evenly across the cake's surface.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding and cold milk until thickened.
  8. Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  9. Spread a generous layer of Cool Whip over the top, tinting with food coloring if desired.
  10. Decorate with festive Easter sprinkles or candies before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate overnight for best flavor and moisture retention.

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