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St. Patrick's Day Poke Cake with Lime Jello and White Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 1 hour 3 minutes plus chilling time
  • Yield: 15 servings

Description

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this festive and delicious St. Patrick's Day Poke Cake. This moist white cake is infused with tangy lime Jello poured into poke holes, then topped with a fluffy white chocolate pudding and cool whip frosting, finished with colorful St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to prepare ahead of time.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box white cake mix (Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker), plus ingredients required on the box (water, oil, egg whites)

Jello Mixture

  • 1 (3 oz.) box Lime Jello
  • 2 cups water (divided: 1 cup boiling, 1 cup cold)

Frosting

  • 8 oz. Cool Whip
  • 1 (3 oz.) package white chocolate instant pudding mix

Decoration

  • St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients including the cake mix, lime Jello, water, Cool Whip, white chocolate pudding mix, and sprinkles.
  2. Prepare and Bake Cake: Prepare the white cake mix as per package instructions, using the specified ingredients like water, oil, and egg whites. Pour batter into a 13x9 inch pan and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  3. Cool Cake: Allow the baked cake to cool completely to room temperature to prevent melting the Jello mixture.
  4. Make Lime Jello: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in the lime Jello powder until fully dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water and stir to combine thoroughly.
  5. Poke Holes and Add Jello: Using a fork or skewer, poke holes evenly all over the top of the cooled cake. Slowly pour the prepared lime Jello into the holes, allowing it to soak in.
  6. Chill Cake: Transfer the cake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight so the Jello sets inside the cake.
  7. Prepare Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Cool Whip and white chocolate instant pudding mix until smooth and combined.
  8. Frost Cake: Spread the prepared frosting evenly over the chilled cake.
  9. Decorate: Sprinkle St. Patrick’s Day themed sprinkles on top for a festive finish.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the poke cake and serve chilled for a delightful St. Patrick’s Day treat.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before poking holes to prevent the Jello from melting or sinking.
  • Chilling overnight is essential for the Jello to set properly inside the cake.
  • Use white chocolate pudding mix for a sweet, creamy frosting without the need for extra sugar.
  • Customize sprinkles to match different occasions if you want to make this cake year-round.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/st-patricks-day-poke-cake-with-lime-jello-and-white-chocolate-frosting-recipe/