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St. Patrick's Day Poke Cake decorated with green frosting and festive sprinkles

St. Patrick’s Day Poke Cake

A festive, easy-to-make poke cake filled with lime Jell-O for a delightful texture and flavor perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 box white cake mix plus ingredients on the back (water, oil, egg whites) Use a good-quality cake mix for best results.
For the poke
  • 1 box lime Jell-O (3 ounce) Use lime flavor specifically; other flavors will change the taste.
  • 2 cups water (divided) 1 cup boiling and 1 cup cold water.
For the topping
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip Use standard Cool Whip for best results.
  • 1 box white chocolate instant pudding mix (3 ounce) Substituting with vanilla pudding will result in a less distinct flavor.
For decoration
  • 1/3 cup St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles Use to decorate the top of the cake before chilling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the cake batter according to package directions and mix until smooth.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 13×9 inch pan and bake as directed.
  3. Cool the cake on a wire rack completely.
Creating the Poke
  1. Poke holes in the cooled cake using a wooden spoon handle.
  2. Boil 1 cup of water, whisk in the lime Jell-O mix until dissolved, then add 1 cup of cold water.
  3. Pour the Jell-O mixture into the holes in the cake and refrigerate overnight.
Making the Topping
  1. In a bowl, whisk together Cool Whip and white chocolate pudding mix until combined.
  2. Spread the whipped topping over the cake evenly.
  3. Sprinkle with St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

To ensure best results, chill the cake overnight and follow pro tips on cooling, poking, and mixing to keep the texture light. Avoid overbaking for moister slices.