Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this delightful green and pistachio-flavored poke cake. Moist white cake infused with creamy pistachio pudding, topped with whipped cream and pistachios, this festive dessert is sure to be a hit at any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box—usually eggs, oil, and water)
Pistachio Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- Green food coloring (optional)
Topping:
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
- Green sprinkles or sanding sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing or spraying with nonstick spray. Prepare the white cake mix according to package directions, adding a few drops of green food coloring if desired for festive color. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake as directed, usually 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Poke Holes: Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw to poke holes all over the cake.
- Make Pistachio Layer: In a bowl, whisk together the pistachio pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Immediately pour the pudding over the cake, spreading it to fill the holes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Add Topping: Once chilled, spread whipped topping over the cake and garnish with chopped pistachios and green sprinkles. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract to the cake batter.
- You can also use homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought topping if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
