Candy Cane Poke Cake

Poke cake recipes are so much fun, and such an easy way to make a great treat. This Candy Cane Poke Cake is one of our favorites to make. Lots of great vanilla and peppermint flavor for a fun holiday treat recipe.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword easy cake recipes, peppermint recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 264kcal

Author Nicole Cook

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix plus items needed to complete the cake mix
1 teaspoons peppermint extract
2 eggs
¼ cup canola
5.6 ounces peppermint pudding (whatever the amount of the largest instant pudding box is, is what you use - it keeps changing)
8 candy canes crushed

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix according to package directions. Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the batter and mix well.
Pour into a 9 x 13 pan and bake as directed on the back of the cake mix box.
Remove from oven when finished and allow to cool for about a half hour or so.
Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw, poke holes in 1" intervals around the cake.
Prepare the candy cane pudding mix (please see bottom of post for substitutions) as directed on the box, immediately spreading it all over the top of the cake.
Allow it to cool in the refrigerator.
Remove when ready to serve, spread the pudding around the top evenly one last time because there will probably be some spots where you can tell it seeped down into your holes.
Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top of the cake.
Slice and serve.
Refrigerate covered leftovers for up to a week.

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