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Unicorn Poke Cake Recipe

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This vibrant Unicorn Poke Cake is a whimsical celebration dessert featuring a moist white cake divided into colorful sections with gel food coloring, filled with creamy French vanilla pudding, and topped with fluffy whipped topping and sparkling unicorn candy sprinkles. Perfect for parties and special occasions, this cake combines delightful textures and magical colors in every bite.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 egg whites, room temperature
  • Blue gel food color
  • Purple gel food color
  • Pink gel food color

Pudding Filling

  • 6.8 ounces French vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 3 ¾ cups cold whole milk

Topping

  • 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
  • 2.82 ounces Unicorn sparkle candy sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  2. Divide and Color the Batter: Evenly divide the cake batter into three separate bowls. Add blue gel food color to one bowl, purple gel food color to the second, and pink gel food color to the third, stirring each until the colors are vibrant and evenly mixed.
  3. Bake the Colored Cake Layers: Pour the colored batters side by side into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan creating a marbled or separated color effect. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  4. Prepare the Pudding Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the French vanilla instant pudding mix and cold whole milk until the pudding thickens, about 2 minutes. Then gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Poke the Cake and Add Pudding: Once the cake is completely cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke evenly spaced holes all over the cake’s surface. Slowly pour the prepared pudding mixture over the cake, ensuring the pudding seeps into the holes to fully permeate the cake.
  6. Chill the Cake: Refrigerate the cake for at least 3-4 hours or overnight to allow the pudding to set inside and the flavors to meld.
  7. Add the Topping and Sprinkles: Before serving, spread an even layer of the remaining whipped topping over the chilled cake. Finally, generously sprinkle the Unicorn sparkle candy sprinkles over the top as a magical finishing touch.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cool before poking and adding pudding to prevent melting.
  • Use gel food coloring to achieve vivid, intense colors without thinning the batter.
  • Chilling the cake overnight enhances flavor and texture by allowing the pudding to absorb fully.
  • For a lighter option, use low-fat or fat-free milk and whipped topping.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.

Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/unicorn-poke-cake-recipe/