Description
A colorful and fun dessert perfect for Easter celebrations—moist white cake with vibrant pastel swirls inside, topped with creamy vanilla pudding and fluffy whipped topping, garnished with festive sprinkles and candy.
Ingredients
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15.25 oz package white cake mix
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3 large eggs or egg whites (see notes)
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½ cup vegetable oil
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3 cups milk, divided
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Gel food coloring in 3-4 colors (e.g., pink, purple, blue)
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3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
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8 oz Cool Whip or frozen whipped topping, thawed
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Sprinkles or Easter candy for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven and prepare cake mix according to package instructions, substituting with eggs or egg whites, vegetable oil, and 1 cup milk.
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Divide the batter evenly into 3-4 bowls. Add a few drops of different gel food coloring to each bowl and mix well to create pastel colors.
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Pour the colored batters alternately into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, swirling lightly with a knife for a marbled effect.
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Bake according to package instructions (usually about 30-35 minutes) until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
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Prepare instant vanilla pudding with remaining 2 cups of milk, whisking until thickened.
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Poke holes all over the cooled cake with the handle of a wooden spoon or skewer. Pour the pudding evenly over the cake, letting it soak in.
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Spread thawed Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer.
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Garnish with sprinkles or Easter candy. Refrigerate until serving.
Notes
Using egg whites instead of whole eggs lightens the cake texture.
Gel food coloring provides vibrant colors without altering batter consistency
Can be made a day ahead; keep refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking, assembling
- Cuisine: American