Easter Bunny Poke Cake
A festive and colorful poke cake made with marbled pastel layers, creamy pudding, and fluffy whipped topping—perfect for Easter gatherings and spring celebrations!
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix plus ingredients as instructed on the box
- pink and blue food coloring
- 1 package (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cups cold milk
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- pastel sprinkles for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions in a large bowl.
- Divide the batter evenly between two bowls and tint one with pink food coloring and the other with blue.
- Pour both batters into the greased pan in sections and gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- Whisk pudding mix and cold milk in a bowl until slightly thickened, then pour evenly over the cake, letting it fill the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set the pudding.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake and garnish with pastel sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for more vibrant pastel shades. Customize with different pudding flavors or food coloring combinations to suit any holiday theme. Wait to add toppings until just before serving for best presentation.