The Ultimate Guide to St. Patrick’s Day Poke Cake
A fun and festive dessert bursting with zesty lime flavor and a luscious creamy topping! This Lucky Lime Poke Cake is easy to make, delightfully moist, and perfect for any St. Patrick’s Day celebration. With a refreshing lime Jello infusion and a fluffy white chocolate topping, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to bring a little luck to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the cake base:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: water, oil, egg whites)
- 1 box (3 oz) lime Jello
- 2 cups water
For the creamy topping:
- 8 oz Cool Whip (or fresh whipped cream)
- 1 box (3 oz) white chocolate instant pudding mix
For garnish:
- 1/3 cup St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Bake the cake: Prepare the cake batter following the instructions on the cake mix box. Pour the batter into a 13×9-inch baking pan and bake as directed. Let the cake cool completely.
- Poke and prepare the Jello: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the top of the cooled cake. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil, then remove from heat and whisk in the lime Jello mix. Add 1 cup of cold water, stirring until dissolved.
- Infuse the cake: Pour the Jello mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Refrigerate the cake overnight for the best flavor infusion.
- Prepare the topping: In a large bowl, whisk together Cool Whip and white chocolate instant pudding mix until fully combined. Spread evenly over the cake.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles over the top. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For an extra citrusy kick, add a teaspoon of lime zest to the cake batter.
- Ensure the cake is fully chilled before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Swap Cool Whip for homemade whipped cream for a richer taste.