Description
This Easter Poke Cake is a vibrant and festive treat that’s perfect for your Easter celebration. With a light, fluffy cake soaked in colorful Jello, topped with a creamy whipped topping, and decorated with pastel candies, it’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
- 1 box (3 oz) flavored gelatin (such as Jello, in pastel colors like strawberry, orange, or lime)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (optional for added creaminess)
- Easter-themed candy (such as jelly beans, Peeps, or pastel M&M’s) for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the cake: Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Prepare the cake mix as directed, pour it into a 9×13-inch baking pan, and bake as directed. Once done, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
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Poke the cake: Once the cake has cooled slightly, use the end of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes all over the cake. Make sure the holes are evenly spaced, but don’t go all the way through the cake.
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Prepare the Jello: Dissolve each flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir well until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Then, add 1 cup of cold water to each gelatin mix.
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Pour the Jello: Slowly pour the Jello mixture over the cake, making sure to pour it into the holes. Repeat this process for each flavor of Jello, alternating colors to create a rainbow effect. Let the cake sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
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Make the topping: In a separate bowl, combine the whipped topping and sweetened condensed milk (optional) until smooth. Spread this mixture over the cooled, Jello-soaked cake.
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Garnish: Decorate with Easter-themed candies like pastel jelly beans, Peeps, or M&M’s.
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Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the Jello to fully set and the flavors to meld.
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Serve: Once chilled, cut into squares and serve this delightful Easter treat!
Notes
- You can use any color of Jello for the cake, but pastel shades work best for the Easter theme.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, you can skip the sweetened condensed milk in the topping.
- The poke cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for baking the cake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American