Unicorn Poke Cake (Printable)
Colorful confetti cake with rainbow pudding pockets and whipped topping
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 box funfetti or vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
02 - Ingredients required for cake mix (typically eggs, vegetable oil, water)
→ Rainbow Pudding 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)
→ Decorative Topping
06 - 1 tub whipped topping (8 oz, thawed)
07 - Unicorn sprinkles or colorful confetti sprinkles
# Step-by-step:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
02 - Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
03 - Remove cake from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes every 1–2 inches across the entire surface of the warm cake.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together instant pudding mixes and cold milk for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Divide evenly among 4 separate bowls. Add a different gel food color to each bowl, mixing thoroughly until vibrant colors are achieved.
05 - Spoon the colored puddings randomly into the prepared holes, creating a multicolored rainbow effect throughout the cake.
06 - Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the entire surface of the cooled cake.
07 - Sprinkle unicorn or colorful confetti sprinkles generously over the whipped topping layer.
08 - Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour to set. Slice into 12 portions and serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The rainbow hidden inside turns every slice into a surprise moment
- It comes together faster than most fancy cakes but looks like you spent hours
02 -
- Warm cake will make your pudding separate and turn weird so wait that full 10 minutes before poking
- The pudding needs to be slightly thickened before you divide it or the colors will bleed together
03 -
- Set your mixing bowls in the fridge while the cake bakes to help the pudding set faster
- Wipe off your wooden spoon between colors if you want clean vibrant rainbow stripes