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Easter Poke Cake

Easter Poke Cake

This delightful Easter Poke Cake combines fluffy vanilla cake, creamy pudding, and colorful decorations for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
Pudding Layer
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
Toppings
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup Easter candy for decoration
  • food coloring optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking pan
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to the package instructions, adding water, vegetable oil, and eggs.
  2. Bake the cake as directed and allow it to cool.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Once cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake at regular intervals.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened, then pour it over the poked cake.
  3. Spread whipped cream over the top of the cake.
  4. Decorate with Easter candy and optional colored whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cake mix and pudding flavor to suit your preferences. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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