Unicorn Poke Cake
Unicorn Poke Cake is a colorful and fun dessert that combines moist cake with creamy pudding, perfect for parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 15.25 ounces white cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- as needed blue gel food color
- as needed purple gel food color
- as needed pink gel food color
For the Filling and Topping
- 6.8 ounces French vanilla instant pudding mix
- 3.75 cups cold whole milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- 2.82 ounces Unicorn sparkle candy sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and egg whites; mix according to package instructions.
- Divide the batter into three bowls and color each with blue, purple, and pink food color.
Baking
- Layer the colored batters into a greased baking pan, swirling them together lightly for a marbled effect.
- Bake according to package instructions and allow the cake to cool.
Assembly
- Once cool, use a fork to poke holes evenly across the top of the cake.
- In another bowl, mix the instant pudding with the cold milk until smooth, then pour it over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Spread the whipped topping over the cake and sprinkle with Unicorn sparkle candy sprinkles.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best flavor, and consider pairing with fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator, or freeze individual slices for up to two months.