Colorful Easter Poke Cake That's Super Easy to Make

This Easter Poke Cake is a vibrant and easy dessert perfect for spring celebrations.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Chilling Time 45

Total Time 1 45

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 box White or Vanilla Cake Mix Can substitute with chocolate for a different flavor.
1 set Food Coloring (Pastel) Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.

For the Filling

1 pack Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Alternatives include white chocolate or cheesecake pudding.
2 cups Cold Milk

For the Topping

1 container Cool Whip or Whipped Cream Can use homemade whipped cream.
1 cup Easter Sprinkles or Colored Sugar For decoration.

Optional Festive Additions

1 cup Mini Chocolate Eggs
1 pack Marshmallow Peeps

Equipment

mixing bowl
Hand mixer
9x13 inch baking pan
Wooden Spoon

Method

Preparation and Baking

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a bowl, prepare the cake batter as per the instructions on the cake mix package.
Divide the cake batter into four bowls and tint each with different pastel colors using gel food coloring.
Spoon the colored batters randomly into the greased pan and swirl using a toothpick.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, then cool for 10-15 minutes.
Poke holes in the cooled cake about 1 inch apart.
Whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thick, then pour over the cake.
Chill the cake for 30-60 minutes.
Spread Cool Whip over the cooled cake and top with sprinkles and optional festive additions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for any spring celebration or as a delightful dessert for family gatherings.

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