A fun, festive, and delicious Easter dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for family gatherings! This moist vanilla cake is filled with creamy pudding, topped with whipped topping, and decorated with adorable bunny ears made from coconut and candy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Super easy – Uses boxed cake mix for convenience!
✔️ Super cute – Decorated like a bunny for Easter fun.
✔️ Super delicious – The pudding filling keeps the cake extra moist.
✔️ Customizable – Use any pastel candies or sprinkles for a festive look.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box (18.25 oz) white or yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
For the Filling
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) thawed whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
For Decorating
- Pastel jelly beans or M&M’s
- 1 cup shredded coconut (dyed pink for bunny ears)
- Optional: Candy eyes, licorice strips, or marshmallows for bunny faces
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease & flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix cake batter according to box instructions (eggs, water, oil).
- Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before poking.
2️⃣ Make the Pudding Filling
- Whisk pudding mix + cold milk for 2 minutes until thick.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until smooth.
3️⃣ Poke & Fill the Cake
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
- Spread pudding mixture over the cake, letting it sink into the holes.
- Smooth the top with remaining pudding.
4️⃣ Decorate Like a Bunny!
- Sprinkle pastel candies (jelly beans, M&M’s) over the cake.
- For bunny ears:
- Dye ½ cup coconut pink with food coloring.
- Shape two bunny ear mounds at the top of the cake.
- For bunny face:
- Use candy eyes + licorice whiskers (or marshmallow cheeks).
5️⃣ Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Slice & enjoy chilled!
Pro Tips for the Best Cake
🔹 Extra Flavor? Add 1 tsp vanilla extract to the pudding.
🔹 No Coconut? Use pink marshmallows for ears instead.
🔹 Make Ahead? Assemble the cake 1 day early—it gets better as it chills!
🔹 Leftovers? Store covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Serving Suggestions
🐇 Perfect for Easter brunch or dessert tables
🎨 Let kids help decorate with candies & sprinkles
☕ Pairs great with coffee or milk
Final Thoughts
This adorable & easy Easter Bunny Poke Cake is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike! The creamy pudding filling makes every bite extra moist, while the fun bunny decorations add festive charm.
Try it this Easter and watch it disappear! 🐰💖
👉 Tag your creations #EasterBunnyCake 🍰✨
