Description
A delightful pound cake with a hidden green shamrock inside, this festive treat is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Flavored with a hint of peppermint and topped with a sweet glaze, every slice reveals a lucky surprise. Fun to make and even more exciting to serve!
Ingredients
- 2 packages (16 ounces each) pound cake mix
- 10 drops green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 to 5 teaspoons 2% milk
Instructions
- Prepare the First Cake:
- Preheat oven according to the pound cake mix package instructions.
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare one package of cake mix as directed, then mix in green food coloring and peppermint extract.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake as instructed on the package.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Create the Shamrock Center:
- Slice the cooled cake into 1-inch thick pieces.
- Use a 2 1/2-inch shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shamrock shapes from each slice.
- Save any remaining cake scraps for another use.
- Assemble the Final Cake:
- Stand the shamrock cutouts at an angle inside a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare the second package of cake mix according to the package directions.
- Carefully pour the batter around and over the shamrock cutouts, ensuring they stay in place.
- Bake according to the package instructions and allow to cool completely.
- Glaze & Serve:
- In a small bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar, peppermint extract, and enough milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cake, letting it flow down the sides.
- Slice to reveal the hidden shamrock surprise inside!
Notes
- Be gentle when placing the shamrock cutouts to keep them aligned.
- Let the cake cool fully before slicing to get a clean reveal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Add festive sprinkles to the glaze for extra decoration!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: As per package instructions (~50-60 minutes total)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American