Unicorn Poke Cake (Print)

Magical confetti cake with colorful rainbow pudding layers and whipped topping

# What You Need:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box funfetti or vanilla cake mix (approximately 15 oz)
02 - Ingredients required on cake mix box (typically eggs, vegetable oil, water)

→ Poke Filling

03 - 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz each)
04 - 4 cups cold milk
05 - Gel food coloring in pink, purple, blue, and yellow

→ Topping

06 - 1 tub whipped topping (8 oz, thawed)
07 - Unicorn sprinkles or colorful confetti sprinkles

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
02 - Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
03 - Remove cake from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes every 1-2 inches across the surface of the warm cake.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together instant pudding mixes and cold milk for about 2 minutes until mixture begins to thicken.
05 - Divide pudding evenly among 4 separate bowls. Add a different gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until vibrant colors are achieved.
06 - Spoon colored puddings into the poked holes randomly, creating a rainbow effect throughout the cake.
07 - Spread thawed whipped topping evenly over the entire surface of the cooled cake.
08 - Sprinkle unicorn or colorful confetti sprinkles over the top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The surprise of cutting into a plain cake and revealing vibrant stripes of color never gets old, watching peoples faces light up is honestly half the fun
  • It comes together with ingredients you can grab at any grocery store, no special techniques required, just wholesome magic
02 -
  • Do not poke holes while the cake is piping hot or your pudding will turn into a weird soup instead of staying creamy and distinct
  • Wait until right before serving to add sprinkles, or they will dissolve into the whipped topping and look sad instead of magical
03 -
  • Use the handle of a wooden spoon instead of a fork for poking holes, it creates the perfect size wells and will not break through the bottom of the cake
  • Set your cake pan on a baking sheet before filling the holes, because sometimes the pudding spills over and you will thank yourself later

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