Easter Poke Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 box white cake mix
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Ingredients listed on cake mix box (eggs, water, oil)
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2 (3.3 oz.) boxes instant white chocolate pudding
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3 1/2 cups milk
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2 cups heavy cream
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1/4 cup powdered sugar (or more to taste)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Food coloring (blue, green, pink, and yellow)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven as specified on box. Grease a 9×13 inches baking dish. Prepare cake mix according to box directions.
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Divide mixture into 4 equal portions. Add different food coloring to each. Drop spoonfuls of each color into pan, alternating colors. Tap pan to flatten surface, then swirl colors slightly with a toothpick.
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Bake as directed. After cooling 10 minutes, use wooden spoon handle to poke holes all over cake, about an inch apart. Let cool completely.
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Whisk pudding mix and milk until dissolved. Before pudding sets, pour over cake, filling holes completely. Spread remaining pudding on top. Refrigerate until set.
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Beat chilled heavy cream and vanilla until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Spread over pudding layer. Garnish with sprinkles before serving. Store in fridge.
# Notes:
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Work quickly when dropping colored batter
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Don't overmix colors when swirling
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Pour pudding while still liquid to fill holes completely
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Can be made 1-2 days ahead