Best 7 Pistachio Poke Cake St Pattys Day Cake Recipes

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St. Patrick's Day is a holiday that is celebrated on March 17th. It is a day to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. On this day, people often wear green, eat Irish food, and drink green beer. One popular St. Patrick's Day dessert is pistachio poke cake. This cake is made with a vanilla cake that is poked with holes and then filled with a pistachio pudding mixture. It is then topped with a whipped cream frosting and green sprinkles. Pistachio poke cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

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PISTACHIO POKE CAKE (ST. PATTY'S DAY CAKE)



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this is a festive cake, but can be made any time with any kind of cake/pudding. also very good frosted with pudding or pudding whipped cream mix.

Provided by newmama

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 1/2 ounces white cake mix
3 egg whites (or package instructions)
1/4 cup oil (or per package)
1 1/4 cups water (or per package)
3 1/2 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix (jello instant)
2 cups whole milk
1/8 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • mix and bake cake according to package in 13x9 in pan.
  • while hot poke holes with a small spoon handle or skewer.
  • mix pudding mix with powdered sugar, whisk in milk.
  • while runny immediately pour over the warm cake.
  • cool completely and frost with cool whip or pudding (or mix).
  • refrigerate at least 1 hour, or overnight.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY LIME POKE CAKE



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We make this beloved dessert with not-too-sweet buttermilk cake and very lightly sweetened whipped cream. The cake tastes best just lightly chilled, so let it warm up a bit while you whip the cream for the topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 15 slices

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, well shaken
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
One 3-ounce box lime gelatin
2 cups heavy cream, cold
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Green sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch pan.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk the buttermilk and vanilla in a spouted measuring cup; set aside.
  • Beat the granulated sugar and butter in a stand mixer (or a large bowl if using a hand mixer) at medium speed until very light in color and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. With the mixer still running on medium, slowly add the eggs and beat until fully incorporated. Reduce the speed to the lowest setting; with the mixer running, add 1/3 of the flour mixture, then 1/2 of the buttermilk mixture, then 1/2 of the remaining flour mixture, then the remaining buttermilk mixture, then the remaining flour mixture. Scrape down the sides and beat until well mixed.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the cake, about 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Let cool for 30 minutes in the pan. Use a large fork to poke holes an inch apart in the top and all the way through the cake.
  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil, pour over the gelatin in a medium bowl and stir until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Pour the mixture evenly over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Put a large bowl (for whipping the cream) in the refrigerator.
  • Remove the cake from the refrigerator. Whip the cream with the granulated sugar and vanilla in the chilled bowl until fluffy. Spread it over the cake and sprinkle the sanding sugar on top. Slice and serve.

PISTACHIO POKE CAKE



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I wanted to make a banana poke cake and couldn't find banana pudding so I took a recipe and modified it with pistachio pudding. Thanks Madicakes for her Banana Pudding Poke Cake recipe that I used and modified.

Provided by ChristyCakes

Categories     Poke Cake

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

nonstick cooking spray with flour
1 (16.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
⅔ fluid ounce green gel food coloring (1 tube)
2 cups cold milk
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with floured cooking spray.
  • Place cake mix in a large mixing bowl. Add water, vegetable oil, eggs, and food coloring; whisk until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 23 to 28 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • When the cake is almost finished cooling, whisk together cold milk and pudding mix in a bowl for 2 minutes. Let sit until soft and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Poke holes all over the top of the cooled cake using the handle of a clean wooden spoon. Pour pudding over the cake, spreading evenly to the edges. Spread whipped topping over the pudding layer. Sprinkle pistachios over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 388.7 mg

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CAKE



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Make and share this St. Patrick's Day Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
3 egg whites (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
2 (3 ounce) packages lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup cold milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
green sprinkles

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
  • Cool for 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water and set aside.
  • With a meat fork or wooden skewer, poke holes about 2 inches apart into cooled cake.
  • Slowly pour gelatin over cake; refrigerate until cake is completely cool and gelatin is set.
  • In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread over cake.
  • Decorate with sprinkles.
  • Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.5, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 503, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 48, Protein 4.9

PISTACHIO PUDDING CAKE



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Everyone who's ever tried this moist, one-of-a-kind cake can't believe it's a mix. The dessert is perfect for St. Patrick's Day...and you won't need the luck of the Irish to whip it up! -Suzanne Winkhart, Bolivar, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
4 large eggs
1 cup club soda
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, soda and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in walnuts., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the cream, milk, pudding mix and confectioners' sugar on high until stiff peaks form. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PISTACHIO CAKE



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This pastel-green, easy-to-make cake is super moist with a light, creamy frosting that is perfect for any holiday like Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, etc. This cake and the yummy frosting can be adapted with almost any flavor pudding. Experiment away!

Provided by TheRecycleChef

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup club soda
3 eggs
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 ½ cups milk
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope dry whipped topping mix (such as Dream Whip®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Beat cake mix, vegetable oil, club soda, eggs, and 1 package pistachio pudding mix together in a bowl until blended; pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Turn cake onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • Beat milk, 1 package pistachio pudding mix, and whipped topping mix together in a bowl using an electric mixer on high until frosting forms stiff peaks. Spread frosting on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 376.8 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PISTACHIO CUPCAKES



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"On St. Patrick's Day our family gets together for a special dinner and other festivities," explains Susan Frantz of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "Green is dominant in most of the food we serve, so these cupcakes tinted with pistachio pudding mix are a perfect addition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup cream cheese frosting
Green sprinkles and/or chocolate jimmies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. , Fill foil or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and a flavorful chocolate frosting.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from sliding off the cake.
  • Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake longer.
  • Decorate the cake as desired: You can decorate the cake with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

With its moist, flavorful cake layers, creamy peanut butter filling, and rich chocolate frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit at any party or gathering. The pistachio pudding adds a unique and festive touch that makes this cake perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield a delicious and impressive cake. So preheat your oven and let's get baking!

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