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Easter Poke Cake

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A festive, pastel-filled dessert that combines soft white cake, creamy white chocolate pudding, and whipped cream for a joyful springtime treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients needed per package instructions) Follow the package for eggs, oil, and water.
For the Pudding
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant white chocolate pudding mix Instant pudding thickens quickly with cold milk.
  • 2 cups cold milk Required to activate the instant pudding.
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whips into a stable topping.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Adds sweetness and stability.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the vanilla flavor.
For Coloring
  • 1 pink food coloring For pastel pink pudding accents.
  • 1 blue food coloring For soft blue pudding pockets.
  • 1 green food coloring For light green pudding details.
  • 1 yellow food coloring For sunny yellow pudding dots.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the white cake mix according to the package instructions, using the specified eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch pan and spread it evenly.
  2. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  3. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes in the warm cake about 1 to 1.5 inches apart.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the instant white chocolate pudding mix with the 2 cups cold milk until smooth. Let it sit for 2 minutes to thicken.
  5. Divide the thickened pudding into four separate bowls and tint each bowl with food coloring.
  6. Spoon or pipe the colored pudding into each hole, alternating colors to create a speckled, pastel pattern.
  7. Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes to set the pudding pockets.
  8. While the cake chills, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  9. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the cooled, pudding-filled cake and decorate as desired.
  10. Slice into squares and enjoy chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcal

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing uncut slices is possible for up to 1 month.

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