St Patrick's Day Cake Recipe

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this festive and delicious green gelatin cake! This recipe is perfect for any occasion, but its vibrant color and delightful texture make it a showstopper on March 17th. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, this cake combines the moistness of a classic boxed cake with a refreshing gelatin topping and creamy pudding filling. Get ready to wow your guests!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 401.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for St Patrick's Day Cake

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How to Make St Patrick's Day Cake

  1. Preheat oven to temperature specified on your chosen cake mix box.
  2. Prepare your chosen 13x9x2 inch baking pan by greasing it well.
  3. Prepare and bake a 13x9 inch cake according to the package directions.
  4. Let the cake cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour.
  5. In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 package (1 ounce) of unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup of cold water and set aside to slightly thicken.
  7. Using a meat fork or wooden skewer, poke holes about 2 inches apart all over the cooled cake.
  8. Slowly and evenly pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or until the gelatin is completely set.
  10. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of milk with 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
  11. Gently fold in 1 (8 ounce) container of whipped topping until just combined.
  12. Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the set gelatin layer.
  13. Decorate the top of the cake with green sprinkles and/or other St. Patrick's Day themed decorations.
  14. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

191g

Fat

31g

Carbs

19g

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