Description
This Easter Bunny Poke Cake is a delightful and colorful dessert that’s perfect for celebrating the holiday season. With a moist white cake base infused with fruity Jello and topped with creamy whipped topping, this cake is sure to be a hit at any Easter gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: usually egg whites, water, and oil)
Jello Mixture:
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry or raspberry Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
Topping:
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- Pastel sprinkles or Easter-themed decorations
- Optional: pink food coloring, mini marshmallows, or shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the cake: Prepare and bake the white cake according to the box directions. Let it cool for 15–20 minutes.
- Make the Jello mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the Jello powder and boiling water until dissolved, then stir in the cold water.
- Poke the cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw, poke holes all over the cake, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Add Jello: Carefully pour the liquid Jello over the entire cake, letting it soak into the holes.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours, or until fully chilled.
- Top the cake: Once set, spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- Decorate: Decorate with pastel sprinkles, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, or Easter-themed candies.
- Optional: Add a few drops of pink food coloring to the Cool Whip for a festive tint.
Notes
- You can substitute different Jello flavors to match your color scheme.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and kept chilled.
- For extra flavor, add a layer of sweetened cream cheese between the cake and whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
