Description
This Easter Poke Cake is a vibrant, pastel‑colored spring dessert that combines a fluffy vanilla cake base with a sweet grape juice soak, creating a moist crumb that absorbs fruity flavor. Topped with light whipped topping and sprinkled with colorful sprinkles, it offers a delightful visual and taste experience perfect for Easter gatherings, brunches, or any celebration. The simple, no‑frosting method makes it easy to prepare, and the result is a crowd‑pleasing cake that looks so good as it tast
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup pastel sprinkles
- Fresh fruit for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and water. Mix until well combined and pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Once cool, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
- Pour the grape juice over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Spread whipped topping over the cake and sprinkle with pastel sprinkles.
- Top with fresh fruit if desired. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- The cake can be made a day ahead
- keep it refrigerated and add whipped topping and sprinkles just before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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