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Why Instant Pudding Is So Great For Making A Pudding Poke Cake
By Giulia Thompson
A poke cake calls for you to poke holes in the sponge and pour liquid over it to keep it moist. You can take this recipe to the next level by using instant pudding.
Instant pudding allows you to drench your poke cake in many delicious flavors. Since instant pudding is thick and creamy, it gives your cake an extra layer of indulgence.
While you can use homemade pudding, it takes longer to thicken and set. Instant pudding, on the other hand, can be whisked within minutes with no fuss.
Poke cake gets soggy when the holes are less than an inch apart, but instant pudding's thick consistency won't drench the cake sponge or create a soggy mess.
Instant pudding contains modified cornstarch that sets in cold liquids (like milk) without requiring heat, which causes it to thicken up nicely in a poke cake.
After pouring instant pudding into the cake, tap the cake pan on a table to remove air from the sponge that can prevent the pudding from getting into the holes.
Thoroughly mix the instant pudding powder with the milk to prevent any lumps. Stop whisking it once the pudding starts to firm up because it will quickly become thick.

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