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Easter Poke Cake slice with whipped cream icing, sprinkles, and robin eggs.

The BEST Easter Poke Cake

Desserts & Drinks
Looking for a unique Easter recipe? This Easter Poke Cake is SO good! Made with a classic vanilla sheet cake recipe, a vanilla pudding soak, and topped with homemade whipped cream, robin eggs, and sprinkles to taste. Make this easy Easter cake recipe the night before to save time!
5 from 43 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Slices
Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients
  

Easter Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup buttermilk

Pudding Soak

  • 1 3.4 ounce box vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups milk

Topping

  • 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • robin eggs
  • sprinkles

Instructions
 

Make the Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix the flour and baking powder together. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Add in the vanilla and eggs until well combined.
  • Alternate stirring in the flour mixture and buttermilk, mixing just until well combined.
  • Pour the cake batter into a 9x12 cake pan.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top of the cake is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool for at least 15-20 minutes.

Make the Pudding

  • Whisk the pudding mix and milk quickly for about 2-3 minutes, or until the pudding begins to thicken.
  • Use a straw or knife to poke several large holes throughout the cake, about 1/2" apart from each other.
  • Pour the pudding into the holes and over the entire cake, lightly pressing it into the cake with a spoon or spatula.
  • Cover the cake with an airtight wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.

Add Toppings

  • When ready to serve, mix the heavy whipping cream and confectioners sugar together with an electric mixer on high speed until peaks begin to form.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake, then add robins eggs and sprinkles to taste.
  • Cut into slices and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal
Keyword Easter Poke Cake
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