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Easter Pastel Poke Cake

Easter Pastel Poke Cake
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The Easter Pastel Poke Cake is a vibrant and delicious festive dessert perfect for holiday celebrations. This moist yellow cake is baked, poked with holes, and filled with colorful pastel instant pudding, then topped with light whipped cream and decorated with sprinkles. Easy to prepare, customizable with different flavors, and ideal for family gatherings, it creates a joyful and visually stunning centerpiece for your Easter table.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 Yellow Cake Mix
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Water

Pudding Filling

  • 2 packs Instant Pudding Mix (3.4 oz each, vanilla or preferred flavor)
  • 4 cups Milk
  • Food Coloring (pastel shades: pink, blue, yellow, green, etc.)

Frosting & Decoration

  • 1 tub Whipped Topping (8 oz)
  • Pastel Sprinkles or edible decorations (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake: Prepare the yellow cake batter by combining the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water according to the package directions. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before proceeding.
  2. Prepare the Pudding: Whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until smooth. Allow it to set for a few minutes until thickened. Divide the pudding evenly into several small bowls and tint each with different pastel food coloring shades to create a colorful Easter palette.
  3. Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or skewer, poke evenly spaced holes all over the cooled cake about two-thirds through its depth. This allows the pudding to soak deep inside for added moisture and flavor.
  4. Pour the Pudding: Spoon or pour the different colored puddings into the holes in the cake, creating a lovely mosaic effect of pastel colors as the pudding seeps into the cake.
  5. Chill and Frost: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour so the pudding can fully set inside. After chilling, spread a generous layer of whipped topping evenly over the entire cake for a light and creamy finish.
  6. Add Sprinkles and Serve: Decorate the cake with pastel sprinkles or any Easter-themed edible decorations you prefer. Slice and enjoy your festive Easter Pastel Poke Cake!

Notes

  • Make sure the cake is completely cooled before poking and adding pudding to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Space holes evenly to ensure pudding is evenly distributed throughout the cake.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastel colors without thinning the pudding.
  • Chill the cake well to allow flavors to meld and the pudding to set properly.
  • For best texture, use freshly whipped cream or high-quality store-bought whipped topping.

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