Easter Poke Cake
A festive, vibrant dessert combining a fluffy vanilla cake with creamy pudding filling and colorful toppings—perfect for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box white or vanilla cake mix Select a quality brand for best results.
- 3 large eggs As required by the cake mix instructions.
- 1/2 cup oil As required by the cake mix instructions.
- 1 cup water As required by the cake mix instructions.
- 1 pack pastel food coloring (pink, blue, green, purple) For a festive look.
Pudding Layer
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz) This will add richness to the cake.
- 2 cups cold milk Use whole milk for best flavor.
Topping
- 1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz) or homemade whipped cream For a creamy finish.
- 1 optional Easter sprinkles, mini chocolate eggs, or marshmallow Peeps Add just before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box.
- Grease a 9x13 inch pan, then pour your prepared cake batter into the pan.
- Bake as directed or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center, typically 25 to 30 minutes.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes.
Assembly
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a fork, poke holes all over the top of the cooled cake, approximately 1 inch apart.
- In a bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk. Allow it to sit for about 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Slowly pour the prepared pudding over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes.
- Spread a layer of Cool Whip over the pudding evenly.
- Decorate with your choice of optional toppings like Easter sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Enhance flavor by adding vanilla extract to the pudding mix, and customize using different cake mixes. Serve with coffee or hot chocolate.