Description

Easter Poke Cake is a vibrant, 3-color pastel dessert that brightens spring celebrations. This easy crowd-pleaser starts with a tender vanilla cake, then ribbons of pastel gelatin create eye-catching layers, finished with a fluffy whipped topping. It’s moist, lightly sweet, and fun to serve at Easter gatherings, baby showers, or spring parties. With simple steps and no advanced technique, it feeds a crowd and looks pictures-worthy on any dessert table.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box vanilla cake mix
Eggs, oil, and water as required by cake mix (as listed on the box)
3 small boxes flavored gelatin (different pastel colors)
3 cups boiling water (1 cup per gelatin flavor)
1 container whipped topping, thawed
Optional decorations: Easter sprinkles, mini eggs, pastel candies

Instructions

Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions.
Let cake cool for 10 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the cake.
Dissolve each gelatin flavor in 1 cup boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
Carefully pour gelatin mixtures into different sections of the cake, alternating colors.
Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours to allow gelatin to set.
Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
Decorate with Easter sprinkles or candies.
Chill until ready to serve, then slice and enjoy.

Notes

Make sure the cake is completely cooled before poking holes.
Use separate spoons or pour carefully to prevent colors from mixing too much.
Feel free to extend chilling time for easier slicing.
Serve chilled for best texture and color.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: As per cake mix package directions (usually 25-35 minutes)
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked and chilled
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12 to 1/15 of cake)
Calories: Varies
Sugar: Varies
Sodium: Varies
Fat: Varies
Saturated Fat: Varies
Unsaturated Fat: Varies
Trans Fat: Varies
Carbohydrates: Varies
Fiber: Varies
Protein: Varies
Cholesterol: Varies

Keywords: Easter Poke Cake, pastel gelatin poke cake, Easter dessert, spring party dessert, vanilla cake, 3-color cake, kid-friendly dessert, celebration cake