Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for all things pastel, sweet, and festive! If you’re looking for a dessert that screams Easter fun, this Easter Poke Cake is exactly what you need. It’s bright, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch, bringing dessert to a potluck, or simply treating your family, this decorated cake for Easter will be a hit. Plus, with its fluffy texture and creamy pudding filling, every bite is pure joy!
Why You’ll Love This Easter Poke Cake
- Easy & Fun: Simple ingredients, effortless prep, and vibrant colors make this a joy to create.
- Super Moist: Thanks to the pudding filling, this cake stays soft and luscious.
- Perfect for Easter Gatherings: With adorable decorations like marshmallow bunny Peeps and Easter sprinkles, this cake Easter dessert is festive and eye-catching.
- Customizable: Change the colors, add different toppings, or even swap the flavors to suit your style.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 box white cake mix + ingredients listed on the box
- 2 (3.2 oz) boxes instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding
- 3 1/2 cups milk (whole or low-fat)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pink, blue, yellow, and green food coloring gels
- Easter sprinkles
- Marshmallow Bunny Peeps
(Full ingredient list with measurements can be found in the recipe card below.)
How to Make Easter Poke Cake
- Bake the Cake
Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions. Prepare and bake the white cake in a 9×13-inch pan. Once done, let it cool for about 15 minutes. - Poke & Fill
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake. Whisk together the pudding mix and milk until smooth, then pour it evenly over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. - Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Divide it into four portions and tint each with a different pastel food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, and green). Spread the colorful whipped cream over the chilled cake in sections, creating a rainbow effect. - Decorate!
Sprinkle the top with Easter sprinkles and place marshmallow bunny Peeps along the edges for a fun, festive touch.
Tips for the Best Easter Poke Cake
- Make-Ahead: This cake gets even better as it sits, so you can make it the night before and refrigerate it until serving.
- Neat Slices: For clean, vibrant slices, chill the cake well before cutting.
- Add a Fun Twist: Love a little crunch? Add crushed cookies or pastel-colored candies on top!
Serving & Storing
This poke poke cake is best served chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you want to freeze it, wrap it tightly and freeze for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
FAQ
What is the traditional cake eaten at Easter?
The most traditional Easter cake is Simnel Cake, a rich fruitcake topped with marzipan and decorated with 11 marzipan balls, representing Jesus’ apostles (excluding Judas). Lamb-shaped cakes and carrot cakes are also popular Easter treats.
What is the point of a poke cake?
A poke cake is designed to be extra moist and flavorful. By poking holes into the cake and filling them with pudding, sweetened condensed milk, fruit puree, or syrup, the cake absorbs extra moisture and flavor, making each bite incredibly soft and delicious.
Why is my poke cake soggy?
A poke cake can turn soggy if too much liquid is added, if the cake is too warm when filled, or if it sits for too long before serving. To avoid this, use just enough filling to soak into the holes without flooding the cake, and refrigerate it to set properly.
What type of cake is good for Easter?
Easter cakes are often light, festive, and full of spring flavors. Popular choices include carrot cake, lemon cake, coconut cake, Simnel cake, and fun, colorful poke cakes with Easter-themed decorations.
What is the most loved cake in the world?
Chocolate cake is one of the most beloved cakes worldwide, followed closely by cheesecake, red velvet cake, and vanilla sponge cake. Different cultures have their own favorites, but chocolate remains a universal classic.
What is the witches’ cake?
A witches’ cake is a superstitious old remedy used in 17th-century Salem witch trials. Made from rye flour and urine from an afflicted person, it was fed to a dog in hopes of revealing the witch responsible for an illness. Thankfully, it’s just history now!
What is Swedish egg cake?
Swedish Egg Cake, or Äggakaka, is a dense, pancake-like dish made with eggs, flour, and milk, then baked until golden. It’s traditionally served with fried bacon and lingonberry jam, making it a rich and hearty meal rather than a sweet cake.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
(Approximate values, based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 280mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 40g
- Sugars: 28g
- Protein: 4g
A Sweet Easter Memory
This cake takes me right back to childhood Easters at Grandma Mary’s house, where the dessert table overflowed with pastel-colored treats. Now, making it with my kids brings all those sweet memories rushing back. I hope it does the same for you! If you love festive spring desserts, be sure to try Pink Easter Jell-O Pie and Easter Poke Cake too!
So go ahead make this beautiful Easter Poke Cake and watch it bring smiles to your Easter table. Happy baking! 🐣🌸🍰
Easter Poke Cake
Equipment
- 9×13-inch Baking Pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box
- 2 3.2 oz boxes instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding
- 3 1/2 cups milk whole or low-fat
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pink, blue, yellow and green food coloring gels
- Easter sprinkles
- Marshmallow Bunny Peeps
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions. Prepare and bake the white cake in a 9×13-inch pan. Let it cool for about 15 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
- Whisk together the pudding mix and milk until smooth, then pour it evenly over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Divide into four portions and tint each with a different pastel food coloring.
- Spread the colorful whipped cream over the chilled cake in sections, creating a rainbow effect.
- Sprinkle the top with Easter sprinkles and place marshmallow bunny Peeps along the edges. Serve chilled.
Notes
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