Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Delicious Green Jello Poke Cake
Are you looking for a festive, easy, kid-friendly dessert to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Join Chantai and Kailee on Create, Cook, Talk as they whip up a Saint Patrick’s Day Jello Poke Cake—a delicious and colorful treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
🍀 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About St. Patrick’s Day!
Before diving into baking, they share some surprising facts—did you know Saint Patrick wasn’t Irish? And that St. Patrick’s Day parades actually started in the U.S.?
More Fun Facts
- Saint Patrick was not actually Irish; he was born in Scotland.
- Saint Patrick’s Day parades started in the United States.
- It’s tough to find a 4-leaf clover. The chances of finding one are one in ten thousand.
- March 17 is not Saint Patrick’s birthday; it’s the day honoring him when he passed away.
🍀 Tip for a Healthier Poke Cake Recipe
This poke cake uses applesauce instead of oil for a lighter texture. With a simple lime Jello soak, a fluffy topping, and sprinkles, it’s a festive dessert that will be a hit at any gathering.
Green Poke Cake Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix (follow directions on the box). We replaced the oil required in the cake mix with applesauce.
- 1 small box of lime gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Frosting
- Whipped Topping
- Sprinkles
- Fresh limes
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🍀 Watch the Full Episode & Learn How to Make It!
From poking the cake to pouring the Jello and decorating with sprinkles, follow along for step-by-step instructions and some good laughs as Kailee tries to pronounce “poke cake” (it’s not “pork cake” 😆).
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