Description
Creamy Easter Poke Cake delights with pastel-colored marshmallow layers and sweet cream cheese filling, creating a festive springtime dessert. Guests will savor each delectable bite of this whimsical holiday treat that brings joy to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box white or vanilla cake mix
- Eggs (as specified on cake mix box)
- Vegetable oil (as specified on cake mix box)
- Water (as specified on cake mix box)
Flavor and Color Ingredients:
- 1 box (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- Gel food coloring (pink, yellow, green, blue optional)
Topping and Decoration Ingredients:
- 1 container (8 ounces/226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup pastel sprinkles
- 1/2 cup crushed chocolate eggs or jelly beans (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a gentle 350°F (175°C) and delicately coat a spacious 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light layer of grease.
- Craft the cake foundation following the package’s precise guidelines, ensuring a smooth and consistent mixture.
- For a festive marbled effect, portion the batter into four separate receptacles and infuse each with a unique pastel hue using food coloring.
- Artfully swirl the tinted batters together within the prepared pan, creating a mesmerizing pattern of soft, intermingling colors.
- Transfer the decorated pan to the preheated oven and bake according to package recommendations, typically 28–32 minutes.
- Validate the cake’s readiness by inserting a slender toothpick into the center – it should emerge pristine and unblemished, signaling perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding with any additional decorative or filling steps.
Notes
- Cool the cake completely before poking to prevent cracking and ensure clean holes for filling.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon or a thick straw to create uniform, evenly spaced holes throughout the cake.
- Choose light-colored pudding mixes like vanilla or white chocolate to maintain the pastel Easter theme and allow food coloring to shine through.
- Customize the cake by using gluten-free cake mix or dairy-free pudding for guests with dietary restrictions, making it an inclusive holiday dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg