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A festive candy corn poke cake in a 9x13 pan with layers of yellow and orange cake, topped with Cool Whip and decorated with candy corn pieces.

Candy Corn Poke Cake

This Candy Corn Poke Cake is layered with yellow and orange cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and fluffy Cool Whip—topped with candy corn for the perfect Halloween party dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
chill time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box white cake mix + ingredients to prepare
  • Yellow food coloring
  • Red food coloring
  • 3.4 oz box vanilla instant pudding
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • Candy corn candies for garnish

Method
 

  1. Mix up the white cake mix according to the package directions. Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. In one bowl, stir in a couple drops of yellow food coloring. In the other, add a couple drops of yellow and 1–2 drops of red food coloring to create orange.
  2. Pour the yellow batter into a greased 9x13 baking dish and pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes. This step helps keep the colors from blending. Gently pour the orange batter on top and smooth it out.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes.
  4. Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw to poke holes in the cake about an inch apart. Whisk together the pudding mix and milk until thickened, then pour evenly over the cake, making sure it seeps into all the holes.
  5. Spread Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours (or overnight) so everything sets and the flavors meld together.
  6. Before serving, cut into squares and garnish each piece with candy corn candies for the perfect finishing touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 127mgIron: 1mg
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