Description
This Easter Poke Cake is a fun and festive dessert with pastel pudding filling and whipped topping! The perfect easy Easter treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)
For the Pudding Filling:
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups (960ml) cold milk
- Pastel food coloring (pink, yellow, blue, green, or purple)
For the Topping:
- 8 oz (226g) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- Easter sprinkles or pastel-colored M&M’s
- Shredded coconut (optional, dyed green for a “grass” effect)
Instructions
1. Bake the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare white cake mix according to package instructions, adding vanilla extract if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake as directed (usually 25-30 minutes).
- Let cake cool completely before proceeding.
2. Prepare the Pudding Filling
- In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until smooth.
- Divide pudding evenly into 3-4 separate bowls and tint each with pastel food coloring.
3. Poke & Fill the Cake
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer, poke holes all over the cooled cake.
- Spoon colored pudding into the holes, alternating colors for a rainbow effect.
- Gently spread any remaining pudding across the top.
4. Add the Whipped Topping
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- Decorate with Easter sprinkles, pastel M&M’s, or shredded coconut dyed green.
5. Chill & Serve!
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Slice and enjoy this fun, festive Easter dessert!
Notes
✔ Use a white cake base – Makes the pastel pudding colors pop!
✔ Let the cake cool completely – Prevents the pudding from melting.
✔ Chill before serving – Allows the flavors to blend beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: DESSERT
- Cuisine: AMERICAN
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280