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Easter Poke Cake


  • Author: Easy Recipes
  • Total Time: 23 minute

Ingredients

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For the cake:

1 box white cake mix (and ingredients called for on the box: usually water, oil, and eggs)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the poke filling:

1 package (3 oz) Jello, any flavor (pastel colors recommended for Easter)
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
For the frosting:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For decoration:

Easter-themed sprinkles
Mini Easter eggs


Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake according to the package instructions, adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter. Bake in a 9×13 inch pan and allow to cool.
  2. Once cooled, poke holes all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  3. For the poke filling, dissolve Jello in boiling water, add cold water, and then pour over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  4. For the frosting, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cooled cake.
  5. Decorate with Easter-themed sprinkles and mini Easter eggs before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: according to cake mix