Key Lime Poke Cake Recipe
This easy Key Lime Poke Cake is cool, creamy, tangy, and perfect for summer! Made with cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, and key lime juice for an easy chilled dessert everyone loves.
Servings 12 slices
Calories 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- eggs, oil, and water called for on cake mix box
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- ¾ cup whipping cream
- ½ cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Neon green food coloring (optional)
- 1 container Cool Whip (8 ounces)
- lime zest and lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, eggs, oil, and water according to package directions.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool slightly.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a large straw, poke holes all over the cake.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, whipping cream, key lime juice, lime peel, and a few drops of green food coloring until smooth.
- Pour mixture evenly over cake, using a spoon to help the filling soak into the holes.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- Garnish with additional lime zest and lime slices.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
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Recipe Notes:
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Regular lime juice may be substituted for key lime juice.
- Yellow cake mix can be used instead of white cake mix.
- Homemade prepared cake can also be used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 320kcal