Description
Experience the refreshing delight of Key Lime Poke Cake—a moist yellow cake infused with zesty lime goodness and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion, bringing a taste of summer to your table. Each bite is a nostalgic journey, reminiscent of sunny Florida gatherings filled with laughter and joy. Chill it for a cool treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- Zest from 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- After cooling slightly, poke holes all over the cake using the end of a wooden spoon or fork.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together fresh key lime juice and sweetened condensed milk. Pour this mixture over the warm poked cake.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake and sprinkle with lime zest. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg