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Easter Poke Cake

Colorful Easter Poke Cake: A Fun Make-Ahead Delight

Enjoy this vibrant Easter Poke Cake, a delightful dessert perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Can substitute with vanilla or lemon cake mix.
  • as needed Food Coloring Use gel food coloring for deeper shades.
For the Pudding Layer
  • 1 box Instant White Chocolate Pudding Can swap for vanilla, cheesecake, or lemon pudding.
  • 2 cups Milk Any type of milk, including non-dairy.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or ready-to-use whipped cream.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions, then divide the batter into four equal portions and add different gel food coloring.
  3. Spoon dollops of each colored batter into the baking dish and gently swirl the colors together. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  4. After baking, cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes at 1-inch intervals across the cake.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the instant white chocolate pudding and milk until thickened, then pour over the cool cake.
  6. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the pudding to set.
  7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then spread over the pudding layer.
  8. Garnish with colorful Easter egg candies or Peeps before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This cake can be made a day ahead for best results.

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