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This Easter Day Bunny Poke Cake is a fun, festive, and delicious dessert that’s perfect for Easter celebrations! The cake is light, moist, and filled with colorful gelatin, then topped with fluffy whipped cream and Easter-themed decorations. Here’s how to make it:
Easter Day Bunny Poke Cake
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 1 box (18.25 oz) white or yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- For the filling:
- 1 box (3 oz) flavored gelatin (choose a pastel color like strawberry, lime, or lemon)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- For the topping:
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
- Pastel-colored sprinkles, jelly beans, or marshmallow bunnies (for decoration)
Instructions
- Bake the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Prepare the gelatin filling:
- In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add 1/2 cup of cold water and stir to combine.
- Poke the cake:
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes all over the top of the cooled cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Slowly pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to set the gelatin.
- Add the topping:
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Decorate with pastel-colored sprinkles, jelly beans, or marshmallow bunnies for a festive Easter touch.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve chilled. Store any leftovers in the fridge.
Tips
- Gelatin flavors: Use different gelatin flavors and colors to create a rainbow effect or match your Easter theme.
- Make ahead: This cake can be made a day in advance and kept in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Customize decorations: Use coconut flakes dyed green for “grass,” or add chocolate eggs for extra Easter fun.
This Easter Day Bunny Poke Cake is a colorful, fun, and delicious dessert that’s sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike! 🐰🍰✨
