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Easter Poke Cake: Pastel Pudding-Filled White Cake

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A cheerful, pastel-colored dessert that combines a light white cake with creamy white chocolate pudding and cloud-like whipped topping, perfect for spring gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients needed per package instructions)
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant white chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pink food coloring
  • Blue food coloring
  • Green food coloring
  • Yellow food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake batter according to the white cake mix package instructions, using the required eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan and smooth the top evenly.
  2. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
  3. After the 10-minute cool time, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes across the surface of the warm cake, spacing holes about 1 to 1.5 inches apart.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant white chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups cold milk until smooth and thickened.
  5. Divide the prepared pudding into four small bowls. Tint each bowl with a few drops of pink, blue, green, and yellow food coloring until you reach pastel shades.
  6. Fill each hole in the cake with the colored pudding, alternating colors as you go. Once all holes are filled, refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes to allow the pudding to set.
  7. While the cake chills, place a chilled mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for a few minutes. In the chilled bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread the whipped topping over the chilled cake in an even layer. Decorate the top with pastel sprinkles or create swirls using a few drops of food coloring on the surface and gently dragging a spatula to make soft color veins.
  9. Slice and serve chilled. Keep remaining cake refrigerated.

Notes

For cleaner slices, wipe the knife between cuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Easter, poke cake, dessert, spring, festive

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