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Pudding Poke Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Pudding Poke Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring a classic yellow or white cake base infused with instant pudding. Once baked, the cake is poked with holes and pudding is poured over, creating a luscious, creamy texture throughout. It’s finished with a generous layer of whipped topping and optionally sprinkled with chocolate or nuts for added texture and flavor, making it an easy yet impressive treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box yellow or white cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box: usually eggs, oil, and water)

Pudding Filling

  • 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk

Topping

  • 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • Optional: chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven according to cake mix directions. Prepare the cake batter as directed on the package. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven.
  2. Poke the Cake: While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a similar utensil to poke holes all over the surface of the cake, spacing them about an inch apart.
  3. Make the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add Pudding to Cake: Pour the prepared pudding evenly over the cake, making sure it fills all the holes and spreads across the top. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or until the pudding is fully set.
  5. Top with Whipped Topping: Once the pudding has set, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the surface of the cake.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with optional chocolate shavings, nuts, or sprinkles if desired. Cut into squares and serve chilled for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For best results, use cold milk to prepare the pudding to ensure it thickens properly.
  • You can substitute the cake mix with homemade yellow or white cake batter if preferred.
  • Make sure to poke the holes while the cake is still warm to allow the pudding to soak in better.
  • This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Try different pudding flavors like chocolate or butterscotch to vary the taste.

Find it online: https://cookedbylina.com/pudding-poke-cake-recipe/