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Funfetti Birthday Poke Cake

A vibrant and festive poke cake filled with colorful sprinkles and topped with whipped cream, perfect for celebrating birthdays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 box funfetti cake mix plus ingredients required on the box
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
Pudding Filling
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
Topping
  • 1 container whipped topping thawed
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the funfetti cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Poke the Cake
  1. Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a toothpick, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
Prepare the Pudding
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened.
  2. Pour the pudding over the poked cake, ensuring it fills the holes.
Add Topping
  1. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
  2. Sprinkle with additional sprinkles for decoration.
Chill and Serve
  1. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the pudding to set.
  2. Slice and enjoy your Funfetti Birthday Poke Cake!

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Feel free to customize the sprinkles for different occasions.