Description
Celebrate Easter with this Festive Easter Poke Cake, a colorful and delicious dessert featuring a moist white cake infused with fruity strawberry or raspberry gelatin, topped with creamy whipped topping and adorned with pastel sprinkles and mini Easter candies for a joyful holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Gelatin Filling
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry or raspberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
Topping and Decoration
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- ½ cup pastel-colored sprinkles (optional)
- ½ cup mini Easter candy (e.g., pastel M&Ms, jelly beans) (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix with 3 large eggs, 1 cup water, and ½ cup vegetable oil according to package instructions, blending until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes while still in the pan.
- Prepare Gelatin Filling: Dissolve the 3 oz strawberry or raspberry gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water, stirring thoroughly until fully dissolved.
- Add Cold Water: Stir in ½ cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture to cool it slightly and make it ready for soaking the cake.
- Poke Cake: Using a wooden spoon handle or fork, poke holes evenly all over the warm cake to allow the gelatin to seep in.
- Add Gelatin to Cake: Slowly pour the prepared gelatin mixture over the cake, making sure the liquid seeps into all of the holes for maximum flavor infusion.
- Chill: Let the cake cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set the gelatin fully.
- Prepare Topping: Once the gelatin has set, evenly spread 8 oz of whipped topping over the chilled cake to create a creamy layer.
- Decorate: Sprinkle pastel-colored sprinkles and mini Easter candies over the whipped topping for a festive and colorful finish (optional).
- Serve: Slice the cake and serve chilled. Enjoy your delightful and festive Easter dessert!
Notes
- Ensure the cake is not too hot when poking holes to prevent tearing.
- The choice of gelatin flavor can be adjusted according to preference for variety.
- For best results, refrigerate the cake overnight to allow full gelatin absorption.
- Use high-quality whipped topping for a smooth and creamy finish.
- Sprinkles and candies are optional but add a fun, festive look perfect for Easter celebrations.
