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Easter Poke Cake

Easter Poke Cake: A Colorful Spring Delight for Your Table

Easter Poke Cake is a vibrant dessert that delights the senses and brings joy to spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix or homemade vanilla cake
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil or melted butter
  • 3 large Eggs
For the Jell-O Topping
  • 1 box Jell-O Powder any flavor
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 container Whipped Cream Topping or homemade
For Garnish
  • Fresh Fruit (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, kiwi) for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Jell-O mixture by dissolving the Jell-O powder in 1 cup of boiling water, then adding 1 cup of cold water.
  5. Once the cake is baked, let it cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes throughout the surface.
  6. Pour the Jell-O mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  7. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  8. Spread whipped cream topping over the cake and garnish with fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For varied flavors, experiment with different Jell-O flavors and make your own whipped cream for freshness.

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