Funfetti Birthday Poke Cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 145kcal
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.
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Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz) box Vanilla cake mix
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes vanilla instant pudding
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 4 cups frozen whipped topping thawed
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles plus extra for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the package directions on the cake mix.
- Mix the cake according to the package directions and stir in 1/4 cup of candy sprinkles.
- Pour the cake batter into a prepared 9x13 cake pan and bake the cake according to package directions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mix 1 cup of milk with the remaining box of pudding just until it begins to thicken, then fold in the frozen whipped topping.
- 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.
- Decorate the cake with sprinkles, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes in order to allow the pudding to set.
- Slice and serve as desired.
Notes
If you prefer to bake from scratch, you can use your favourite 9×13 white cake recipe.
Use any flavour of pudding you like to customise the flavours of this cake.
Using a piping bag to fill the holes in the cake will help ensure the holes are filled and create a moister cake.
Leftover cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 0.03mg