Easter Poke Cake
A festive, colorful cake that is easy to make and perfect for Easter gatherings. This poke cake features a moist vanilla base soaked with flavored pudding and topped with whipped cream and Easter-themed decorations.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box white cake mix Plus eggs, oil, and water as instructed on the box
For the Pudding
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz each) You can use different flavors if desired.
- 3 cups cold milk Whole milk makes it richer.
- as needed drops food coloring in pastel shades Optional, but adds festive color.
For the Topping
- 8 oz whipped topping Store-bought or homemade.
- as needed Easter toppings (sprinkles, mini chocolate eggs, marshmallow bunnies, shredded coconut) For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Step 1: Bake the cake in a 9x13 pan according to package instructions and let it cool for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Step 2: Poke holes all over the warm cake, spaced about an inch apart, using the handle of a wooden spoon or a thick straw.
- Step 3: Whisk the instant pudding with cold milk until smooth, pour it over the cake, and gently spread it to fill the holes.
- Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Step 5: Spread whipped topping over the whole cake and decorate with Easter-themed toppings.
Notes
This cake tastes better after chilling and can be made ahead of time. Customize with your choice of pudding flavors and toppings.