Key Lime Poke Cake
A delightful Key Lime Poke Cake that combines the tangy flavor of key limes with a moist cake, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, and water in a large bowl. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Poke holes all over the top of the cake using the back of a wooden spoon after cooling for 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and fresh key lime juice in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the lime mixture over the poked cake, ensuring it gets into all the holes.
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Spread the whipped topping over the chilled cake just before serving.
- Garnish with lime zest before serving.
Notes
Serve with a slice of lime or a sprig of mint for presentation. Pair with vanilla ice cream for an added treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: key lime, dessert, poke cake, summer cake, easy dessert
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