A moist decadent chocolate poke cake covered with sweetened condensed milk, chocolate mint cream pie filling, and topped with fresh whipped cream, crushed mint Oreo cookies and Andes mint baking chips. [Image]It's March and St. Patrick's Day is upon us. Are you looking for an easy St. Patrick's Day dessert to celebrate the holiday? If you are then I think today is your lucky day because I'm sharing this decadent Chocolate Mint Poke Cake in honor of the upcoming holiday.

Ever since my kids were little we have had a celebration for just about every holiday, so St. Patrick's Day is no different. We don't go overboard, but we do a little something special so the holiday doesn't go unnoticed.  
[Image]When my kids were younger they loved running around the house and pinching everyone that didn't wear green, so you learn fairly quickly to come dressed for the occasion. Oh how I miss the days of my kids being little.


To celebrate the holiday I usually prepare an Irish meal such as, corned beef and cabbage, shepherds pie, or Irish beef stew with Irish soda bread. Dessert is a must and it's always holiday themed, green in color, and most times mint flavored. This year I settled on a Chocolate Mint Poke Cake for our festive dessert. 
Last week while grocery shopping at my local Walmart I picked up everything I needed to celebrate the holiday. Corned beef and cabbage, ingredients for this mint poke cake, and festive tableware to complete the look. I know St. Patrick's Day isn't a major holiday, but it's still fun celebrating the Irish holiday together as a family.    

[Image]Let's get started and this easy cake! All ingredients needed were found at Walmart.  One devils food cake mix + oil, eggs and water called for on cake mix, one can sweetened condensed milk, Lucky Leaf chocolate mint creme pie filling, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, crushed mint Oreo cookies and Andes mint baking chips.  
Start by baking the cake according to package directions for a 13 x 9 inch cake. Allow the cake to cool and then using the back of a wooden spoon poke holes across the entire cake. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake aiming for the holes. Spread the chocolate mint creme pie filling evenly over the cake. 
[Image]Whip the heavy cream, adding the vanilla extract and powdered sugar (see below recipe for full directions). Spread the whipped cream over the chocolate mint layer, and add crushed mint Oreo cookies and Andes baking chips on top. 
[Image]Refrigerate cake at least 4 hours before serving and enjoy. How do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your home?  

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