Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Festive Easter Poke Cake, a colorful and easy-to-make dessert perfect for spring celebrations. This vibrant cake features layers of moist white cake infused with creamy pastel pudding and topped with fluffy whipped topping, coconut, and colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
White Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix, prepared according to package directions (plus eggs, oil, and water as required)
Pudding Layer:
- 1 box (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Toppings:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- Pastel food coloring
- 1/2 cup pastel sprinkles or candy-coated chocolates (such as mini eggs or M&Ms)
Instructions
- Prepare the White Cake: Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions in a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Create Pudding Layer: Whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Divide and color with pastel food coloring.
- Assemble the Cake: Poke holes in the cake and pour colored pudding into them. Top with whipped topping, coconut, and sprinkles.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to set the pudding.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the shredded coconut before sprinkling it on top.
- Experiment with different pudding flavors like lemon or coconut for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
