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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 9×13 cake pan. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions.
2
Divide the mixture between 4 small bowls, and add 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl. Stir well to mix the color. (You should have 1 bowl of each color).
3
Add the batter to pastry bags, or use a spoon to add the batter to the pan. You’re going to do rows of colors, alternating the colors in each row. We did 5 rows, but you could do more, or less, depending on how you want the cake to look.
4
Transfer the pan to the oven, and bake according to package directions (we did 25 minutes), or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven.
5
Use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart. Prepare one box of pudding with 2 cups of milk in a medium bowl, and whisk for 2 minutes. Pour over cake, spreading it into the holes, and evenly on top of the cake.
6
Refrigerate for 1 hour. After 1 hour, prepare the next box of pudding with the remaining 2 cups of milk, and whisk for 2 minutes. Fold in the whipped topping, and spread over the cake.
7
Add half the sprinkles all over the cake and refrigerate for 2 hours. The sprinkles will dissolve a bit due to the moisture, but that’s ok because it’s what makes it colorful. Just add some more sprinkles right before cutting.
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Cut the cake into 12 slices (or more if you want smaller pieces), and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Poke Strategically for Even Distribution 🍰Use a fork or skewer to create holes in a crosshatch pattern across the entire cake surface, spacing them about 1 inch apart, ensuring the pudding mixture soaks evenly throughout rather than pooling in one area.
- Divide and Color Your Pudding Wisely 🌈Prepare the pudding mixture in separate bowls and add different food coloring to each before pouring, allowing you to control which colors seep into which sections of the cake for a more vibrant rainbow effect.
- Don't Over-Chill Before Serving ❄️Allow the cake to set for 2-3 hours at room temperature before refrigerating, as this gives the pudding time to fully absorb into the cake while maintaining its tender crumb structure.
- Layer Your Whipped Topping Strategically 🎂Add the whipped topping in the last 30 minutes before serving rather than immediately after assembly, preventing it from becoming too soft or weeping from the moisture in the cake.
- Sprinkle Right Before Service ✨Apply sprinkles only 5-10 minutes before serving to keep them vibrant and prevent them from bleeding color into the whipped topping or absorbing excess moisture.
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