Description
A vibrant and playful cake filled with creamy pudding and topped with light Cool Whip, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- Eggs, oil, and water (as directed on the box)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- Cool Whip or whipped cream for topping
- Candy decorations (e.g., jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, festive sprinkles)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Follow the cake mix instructions, combining the stated ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well blended. Pour the batter into your prepared 9×13-inch pan and bake as directed.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Poke the Holes: Using the end of a wooden spoon, gently poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
- Prepare the Pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until it thickens—around two minutes.
- Fill the Holes: Pour the thick pudding over the cake, ensuring it seeps into every hole.
- Chill: Cover the cake with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top the Cake: Once set, spread the Cool Whip generously over the cake and decorate with candy.
- Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy the layers of cake and pudding.
Notes
This cake can be made one day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg