St. Patrick’s Day Poke Cake Recipe
A festive and colorful St. Patrick’s Day Poke Cake featuring a moist white cake infused with lime Jello, topped with a creamy white chocolate pudding and Cool Whip mixture, and decorated with themed sprinkles. Perfect for celebrating the holiday with a fun and easy-to-make dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: water, oil, egg whites)
Jello Filling
- 1 box lime Jello (3 ounce size)
- 2 cups water (divided: 1 cup boiling, 1 cup cold)
Topping
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 box white chocolate instant pudding mix (3 ounce size)
- 1/3 cup St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Batter: Mix the white cake batter according to the package instructions, combining the dry mix with the required water, oil, and egg whites.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the prepared batter into a 13×9 inch baking pan and bake as directed on the cake mix box. Once baked, transfer the cake to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
- Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or similar tool, poke holes evenly all over the surface of the cooled cake to allow the Jello to seep in.
- Prepare Lime Jello: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and whisk in the lime Jello powder until dissolved. Stir in 1 cup of cold water and mix thoroughly.
- Fill Cake with Jello: Pour the prepared lime Jello evenly over the cake, making sure it fills the holes. Move the cake to the refrigerator and chill overnight to set.
- Make Whipped Topping: In a large bowl, whisk together the Cool Whip and white chocolate instant pudding mix until well combined and smooth.
- Top the Cake: Using a spatula or knife, spread the whipped topping mixture evenly over the entire surface of the chilled cake.
- Decorate: Sprinkle the St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles generously over the top for a festive finish. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before poking holes to prevent crumbling.
- Chilling the cake overnight helps the Jello fully set and creates a moist, flavorful dessert.
- You can substitute lime Jello with lemon or another green-themed flavor if preferred.
- Use a wire rack to cool the cake evenly to avoid sogginess.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Cool Whip and pudding mix with appropriate alternatives.
Keywords: St. Patrick's Day cake, poke cake, lime jello cake, white chocolate pudding, festive dessert, holiday cake
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