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Easter Poke Cake

Easter Poke Cake: A Colorful Delight for Your Celebration

Experience the festive charm of Easter with this cheerful Easter Poke Cake, full of vibrant flavors and easy to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix This is your cake base, ensuring a light and fluffy texture
  • 1 cup Water Vital for hydrating the cake mix
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Adds moisture for a tender crumb
  • 3 large Eggs A binding agent that enriches the cake
For the Gelatin
  • 1 box Strawberry or Raspberry Gelatin Star ingredient for flavor and color
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Ensures the gelatin dissolves completely
  • 1 cup Cold Water Balances temperatures for smooth soaking
For the Topping
  • 1 container Whipped Topping Adds a creamy layer that complements the fruity flavors
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Provides texture and hint of sweetness
  • 1 cup Pastel-colored Sprinkles Cheerful decorations for presentation

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • fork or skewer
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish by greasing it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 28 to 32 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes after baking.
  4. Dissolve the gelatin in boiling water and then add cold water to the mixture.
  5. Poke holes in the cooled cake about 1 inch apart with a fork or skewer.
  6. Pour the gelatin mixture over the poked cake, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
  7. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  8. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake after chilling.
  9. Garnish with sweetened shredded coconut and sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 110mgSugar: 18gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved and do not skip chilling time for best results.

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