Bright and Beautiful Easter Poke Cake Made Simple

Easter is full of color warmth and joy which makes it the perfect time to bake a dessert that feels festive and cheerful. This bright and beautiful Easter poke cake starts with a simple boxed mix but transforms into a soft moist and colorful treat with creamy pudding and fluffy topping. It is easy for beginners requires no special tools and stays moist for days. You can tint the pudding in pastel shades decorate the top with sprinkles or candy and create a dessert that looks joyful and tastes sweet and comforting for any spring celebration.

Ingredients Needed

Below is the complete list of ingredients with exact measurements so you can follow the recipe confidently.

For the Cake

• 1 box white cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs

For the Pudding Filling

• 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk
• Food coloring of your choice

For the Topping

• 2 cups whipped topping
• 1 cup pastel sprinkles
• 0.5 cup sweetened coconut flakes optional
• Small candy eggs optional

These simple ingredients come together to create a cake that is moist colorful and beautifully decorated for Easter celebrations.

Step by Step Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Cake

Preheat to three hundred fifty degrees. Grease the dish prepare the cake mix pour it in bake twenty five to thirty minutes and let it cool.

Poke the Cake

Use a spoon handle to poke deep holes all over the cake about an inch apart. These holes help the pudding soak in and create colorful pockets of flavor.

Prepare the Pudding Filling

Whisk the instant pudding and cold milk until slightly thick. Divide it into bowls and tint each one with a drop of food coloring. Soft pastel shades like pink yellow green or blue work best and give the cake a bright Easter look.

Fill the Cake

Spoon the colored pudding into the holes, spread any extra on top, and refrigerate for thirty minutes so it sets.

Add the Whipped Topping

Once the pudding sets, spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake. Smooth it or add light swirls, creating a soft creamy finish that holds your decorations beautifully.

Decorate the Cake

Add pastel sprinkles on top and, if you like, some coconut flakes or a few candy eggs. This simple step makes the cake look bright festive and perfect for Easter.

Tips for Customizing the Recipe

This Easter poke cake is very easy to personalize. Swap vanilla pudding for lemon or white chocolate for a different flavor. Add food coloring to the batter for pastel swirls or drizzle melted white chocolate on top for extra richness. You can use fresh whipped cream instead of whipped topping or add toasted coconut for a nutty touch. Play with different pudding colors or simple patterns to make the cake look brighter. Reduce sprinkles or use plain coconut if you prefer less sweetness. This cake is flexible and great for creativity.

Nutritional Information

One serving of this Easter poke cake, when divided into twelve pieces, has roughly two hundred fifty to three hundred calories. Each slice includes about ten to twelve grams of fat, thirty five to forty grams of carbohydrates, and two to three grams of protein, plus a little calcium from the milk in the pudding. Enjoy it as a sweet holiday treat, or make a lighter version by using sugar free pudding, light whipped topping, and fewer sprinkles, keeping in mind the texture may change slightly.

Serving Suggestions

This bright Easter poke cake is best served chilled so the pudding firms and the flavors blend. You can serve it straight from the dish or cut it into clean squares, and it pairs nicely with fresh berries tea or cold milk. For gatherings add decorations just before serving or place a candy egg or small swirl of whipped cream on each slice. Since it is rich and creamy smaller portions work well after brunch. The cake also stores beautifully in the refrigerator and often tastes even better the next day, making it a perfect make ahead Easter dessert.

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