Description
Celebrate Easter with a vibrant and delightful Easter Poke Cake that transforms a simple white cake mix into a festive treat. This colorful cake features layers of pastel-colored batter, a creamy vanilla pudding filling, and a fluffy Cool Whip topping. Garnished with Easter-themed sprinkles or candies, it’s the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table.
Ingredients
15.25 ounce package of white cake mix
3 large eggs or egg whites (for a whiter cake)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 cups milk, divided
Gel food coloring in 3-4 colors (pink, purple, and blue recommended)
3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
8 ounces Cool Whip or frozen whipped topping, thawed
Sprinkles or Easter candy for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven and mix the cake batter according to the package instructions using eggs, oil, and part of the milk. Divide the batter into separate bowls and tint each with gel food colors.
- Bake: Pour the colored batter into a greased 13×9 baking dish to create a marbled effect. Bake as directed and let cool slightly.
- Poke and Fill: Use a wooden spoon handle or dowel to poke holes throughout the cake. Mix the vanilla pudding with the remaining milk, pour over the cake, and let it seep into the holes.
- Frost: Spread the thawed Cool Whip over the cake with an offset spatula.
- Decorate: Garnish with colorful sprinkles or Easter candies.
Notes
For a richer color, use gel food coloring rather than liquid.
Add sprinkles or candies just before serving to keep them fresh.
Cake can be made 1-2 days in advance; refrigerate until serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
