Spring Confetti Poke Cake – Colorful & Creamy Fun

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Spring Confetti Poke Cake is light, festive, and bursting with color and flavor. Made with soft vanilla cake, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping, each bite melts in your mouth and delivers creamy, colorful joy. Perfect for Easter, baby showers, or spring birthdays, this cake is simple to make and impossible to resist. The colorful sprinkles throughout make it a showstopper that’s just as fun to look at as it is to eat.

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 1 box white or vanilla cake mix
  • Ingredients listed on the cake box (usually eggs, oil, water)
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies type)

For the filling:

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk

For the topping:

  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar)
  • More sprinkles for decorating

Directions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare cake mix according to package instructions. Fold in rainbow sprinkles before baking.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan and bake as directed on the box (usually 28–32 minutes).
  3. Remove cake from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, spacing evenly.
  5. In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk until it begins to thicken.
  6. Pour the pudding over the cake, using a spatula to spread and help it soak into the holes.
  7. Chill cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  8. Once chilled, spread whipped topping evenly over the cake.
  9. Decorate with extra sprinkles.
  10. Chill for another hour before serving for best results.

Servings and Timing

  • Servings: 12–15
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Bake Time: 30 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: About 2 hours 45 minutes

Variations

  • Use lemon or strawberry pudding mix for a fruity twist
  • Add pastel or seasonal sprinkles to match the occasion
  • Substitute whipped cream for whipped topping if preferred
  • Use funfetti cake mix for extra sprinkle flavor
  • Top with mini marshmallows, candy pearls, or crushed cookies

Storage and Reheating

  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
  • Best served cold — do not freeze
  • No reheating required
  • For clean slices, chill well and use a warm knife to cut

FAQs

Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Yes! It actually tastes better the next day after chilling and soaking.

Can I use homemade cake instead of boxed?
Absolutely — just make a standard white or yellow sheet cake and proceed with the recipe.

Will the sprinkles bleed?
Use “jimmies” sprinkles, which hold their color better than nonpareils.

Can I use different pudding flavors?
Yes! White chocolate, lemon, or even cheesecake pudding all work great.

Conclusion

Spring Confetti Poke Cake is the ultimate cheerful dessert — soft, creamy, and full of color. It’s easy to prep, fun to decorate, and brings smiles with every slice. Whether you’re celebrating spring or just want to brighten someone’s day, this cake delivers joy in every bite.

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