Unicorn Poke Cake (Printable)

A whimsical dessert featuring colorful pudding-filled confetti cake topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.

# What you'll need:

→ Cake Components

01 - 1 box funfetti or vanilla cake mix (approximately 15 oz)
02 - Ingredients required for cake mix (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 (pink, purple, blue, yellow)

→ Topping

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray.
02 - Prepare cake batter according to package instructions. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
03 - Remove cake from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, create holes every 1-2 inches across the entire surface of the warm cake.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together instant pudding mixes and cold milk for approximately 2 minutes until mixture begins to thicken slightly.
05 - Divide pudding mixture evenly among 4 separate bowls. Add a different gel food coloring to each bowl, mixing thoroughly until vibrant colors are achieved.
06 - Spoon colored puddings randomly into the poked holes, alternating colors to create 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 generously over the whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The surprise rainbow interior makes every slice feel like opening a present
  • It comes together with minimal effort but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen
  • Kids and adults alike cannot help but smile at the colorful pudding pockets
  • The cake stays incredibly moist thanks to all that creamy pudding soaking in
02 -
  • Warm cake absorbs the pudding better than cold, so do not let it cool completely before poking
  • Go slowly when filling the holes because the pudding will settle as it works its way down
  • If you run out of room in the holes, just spread the extra pudding on top before frosting
03 -
  • If your wooden spoon handle is too thick, try using the round end of a chopstick for smaller, more delicate holes
  • Warm your knife under hot water between slices for picture-perfect pieces every time

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