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Twelve to fifteen servings of Easter Poke Cake
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Poke Cakes have been delicious and popular since the 1970s. They are famous for the flavors that penetrate the cake through holes in the top, making every bite moist and delicious. As we reach the peak of spring, the Easter Poke Cake comes to life as a tribute to the magical occasion and season. This dish is perfect for any Easter celebration due to its adaptability achieved by combining the lightness of a boxed cake with the artisan touch of flavored gelatin. The result is a visually stunning dessert with a flavor that everyone can customize to their liking.A citrus salad or a mix of red fruits goes perfectly with this fluffy cake, perfect alone or with other fresh fruits. If you want to amp up the flavor, serve with some vanilla ice cream or a spicy lemon curd.
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One box of white cake mix plus the eggs, oil and water included in the box.
– Gel food coloring in a rainbow of pastel shades, perfect for an Easter color Scheme
– Two containers of pre-mixed vanilla pudding
For the pudding you will need four cups of milk.
– Thawed Cool Whip, one container
Optional garnish: Easter themed sprinkles
How to do:
1. Prepare the white cake mix according to the package directions.Divide the mixture into bowls and add one color of gel food coloring to each before baking. For a marbled look, add food coloring to each plate until you get the pastel tones you want for Easter. Then carefully stir the mixtures into the cake tin.
To bake the cake, follow the instructions on the package. After baking, wait a few minutes for the cake to cool. Then use a wooden spoon or something similar to poke holes in the cake every centimeter or so.3. Pour the milk vanilla instant pudding mixture into a separate bowl and stir until the mixture is smooth and slightly thick. Pour the pudding over the cake, making sure to cover all the holes before it hardens completely. Remove any lumps with a spatula.
4.Let the cake rest in the fridge for at least two hours to allow the flavors to combine.
5. Once cooled, freeze the cake by spreading Cool Whip on top. Sprinkle with festive decorations as desired.
Place the cake in the fridge until ready to serve.6. Enjoy this delicious Easter treat while delighting your senses.
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Suggestions and Variations: For a new version, try mixing the pudding with flavors such as pistachio or lemon.
– A For an unexpectedly fruity taste, top Cool Whip with crushed pineapple or tangerines.
Limit mixing of colors when shaking the cake batter to avoid a cloudy look, and aim for soft pastels.- Replace Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a less sugary alternative.*A To save time and get the most out of the flavor, you can make this cake the day before. Before serving, top with Cool Whip and decorate as desired.