Lime Jell-O Cake: The Ultimate St Patrick’s Day Dessert Delight Recipe
This Lime Jell-O Cake is a vibrant and refreshing dessert perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. A moist white cake is infused with zesty lime Jell-O, creating bursts of citrus flavor throughout. Topped with a luscious lime cream cheese whipped topping, this cake offers a delightful combination of tangy and creamy textures sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box White Cake Mix (15.25 oz)
- a few drops Green Food Dye
Lime Jell-O Mixture
- 1 pack Lime Jell-O (3 oz)
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 1 cup Cold Water
Topping
- 1.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 package Cream Cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Make the white cake mix according to the box instructions. Add a few drops of green food dye to the batter and mix well, then pour the batter into a greased 7×11-inch baking dish. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Poke Holes: Let the cake cool on the counter for about 15 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or skewer, poke holes about ½ to 1 inch apart all over the cake to allow the Jell-O to seep in.
- Prepare the Lime Jell-O: In a mixing bowl, dissolve the lime Jell-O powder in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Stir in 1 cup of cold water to cool down the mixture.
- Pour Jell-O Over Cake: Slowly and carefully pour the lime Jell-O mixture evenly over the cooled cake, ensuring the liquid seeps into all the holes and the entire cake is saturated.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the cake for 3 to 4 hours so the Jell-O sets and the lime flavor infuses the cake thoroughly.
- Whip the Cream: Using a mixer, whip 1.5 cups of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Topping: In a separate bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Toppings: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
- Top the Cake: Spread the lime cream cheese whipped topping evenly over the chilled Jell-O cake before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before poking holes and adding Jell-O to avoid melting the gelatin.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps in the topping.
- The green food dye is optional but enhances the festive St. Patrick’s Day appearance.
- For firmer Jell-O infusion, chill the cake overnight.
- This cake is best served cold from the refrigerator.
Keywords: Lime Jell-O Cake, St Patrick's Day dessert, lime cake, gelatin cake, cream cheese topping
