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Funfetti Birthday Poke Cake

Joyful Funfetti Birthday Poke Cake Recipe in 3 Easy Steps

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Funfetti birthday poke cake is a light vanilla cake dotted with colorful candy sprinkles and creamy vanilla pudding. Finished with a light and fluffy whipped topping, this simple cake is quick, easy to prepare, and perfect for serving a crowd.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15.25 oz) box funfetti cake mix
  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 cups frozen whipped topping
  • 1/4 cup candy sprinkles, plus extra for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven according to the package directions on the cake mix.
  2. Mix the cake according to the package directions and stir in 1/4 cup of candy sprinkles.
  3. Pour the cake batter into a prepared 9×13 cake pan and bake the cake according to package directions.
  4. Let the cake cool completely, then use the end of a wooden spoon or other tool, such as a wide chopstick, to poke holes in the top of the cake. You want holes that are about half an inch wide.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix one box of the instant pudding with 1 ½ cups of milk just until it begins to thicken but is still runny. Use a small tipped piping bag or small spoon to fill the holes with pudding, then spread any remaining pudding over the top of the cake.
  6. Mix 1 cup of milk with the remaining box of pudding just until it begins to thicken, then fold in the frozen whipped topping.
  7. Spread the topping over the cake in an even layer. If you wish, you can reserve part to pipe swirls on top of the cake.
  8. Decorate the cake with sprinkles, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes in order to allow the pudding to set.
  9. Slice and serve as desired.

Notes

  • Let the cake cool completely before poking holes.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes after decorating to allow the pudding to set.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 145 kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg