Description
This Easter Poke Cake is a colorful and fun dessert, perfect for springtime celebrations. It’s made with a French Vanilla cake mix and topped with creamy pudding and Cool Whip, creating a moist, flavorful treat that’s easy to customize with your favorite decorations.
Ingredients
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Cake
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- 1 Betty Crocker French Vanilla Cake Mix
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
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Pudding Layer
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- 1 3.4 oz. Box of Jello Instant Vanilla or French Vanilla Pudding
- 3 cups of Milk
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Topping
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- 1 Carton of Cool Whip
- 1 Box of McCormick Neon Colors Food Coloring (Pink, Purple, and Green)
- Optional: Easter Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the French Vanilla Cake Mix, Eggs, Water, and Vegetable Oil. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Divide and Color the Batter: Divide the prepared batter evenly into three separate bowls. Use each of the food coloring options (Pink, Purple, and Green) to create vibrant colors in each bowl.
- Create the Marble Effect: Transfer each colored batter into individual Ziploc bags. Cut a small corner of each bag and squeeze the batters alternately into a greased 9×13 pan to create a marbleized look.
- Bake the Cake: Bake the marbleized batter in the oven at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
- Poke the Cake: Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes across the surface of the cake, spacing the holes about every 1 1/2 inches.
- Prepare the Pudding Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the Milk and Instant Pudding mix together for about 5 minutes, or until the pudding starts to set.
- Add the Pudding Layer: Pour the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the surface of the cake, allowing it to soak into the poked holes.
- Add the Topping: Spread an even layer of Cool Whip over the top of the cake. If desired, decorate the cake with your favorite Easter Sprinkles.
Notes
- For a more festive look, use pastel or Easter-themed sprinkles for decoration.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before serving to allow the pudding to set and flavors to meld.
- Experiment with different food coloring shades to match other seasonal or party themes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
