Easter Poke Cake Recipe
Easter Poke Cake is the ultimate springtime dessert, bursting with vibrant colors and delightful flavors. This fun and easy-to-make treat transforms a simple white cake into a festive masterpiece with swirls of fruity gelatin and a luscious whipped topping. Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch or looking for a show-stopping dessert to impress your guests, this Easter recipe is guaranteed to bring joy to your celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box, such as eggs, oil, and water
- 1 package 3 oz strawberry gelatin (or any pastel-colored gelatin like lemon, lime, or berry blue)
- 1 package 3 oz lime gelatin (or another contrasting pastel color)
- 2 cups boiling water 1 cup per gelatin flavor
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut optional
- Pastel food coloring pink, yellow, green, blue – optional
- Easter sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs for decoration
Instructions
Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake batter following the instructions on the box.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes.
Poke and Fill
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes evenly across the cake.
- In separate bowls, dissolve each gelatin flavor in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Pour each gelatin flavor over different sections of the cake, creating a marbled effect.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the gelatin to set.
Decorate
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- If using coconut, mix it with a few drops of pastel food coloring and sprinkle over the cake.
- Add Easter sprinkles, mini chocolate eggs, or your favorite festive decorations.
Notes
- Classic Whipped Cream & Sprinkles: Keep it simple with a fluffy whipped topping and pastel-colored jimmies.
- Easter Candy Toppings: Decorate with mini chocolate eggs, jelly beans, or Peeps for a holiday-themed treat.
- Coconut “Easter Grass”: Sprinkle dyed coconut flakes over the cake and nestle candy eggs on top.
- Drizzled White Chocolate: Add a delicate drizzle of melted white chocolate for an elegant touch.
- Easter Trifle: Cut the cake into cubes and layer it in a trifle dish with whipped cream and fresh berries.
- Mason Jar Treats: Serve in small jars for a cute and portable Easter dessert.