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Key Lime Poke Cake

A moist white cake filled with tart key lime filling and topped with sweet whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Key Lime Poke Cake, Key Lime Poke Cake Recipe, Poke Cake, Poke Cake Recipe
Servings: 12 Pieces
Author: Jenn H

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.25-ounce) box white cake mix, plus ingredients called for on the box

Key Lime Filling:

  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
  • 1 drop green food coloring, optional
  • ½ cup key lime juice, fresh or bottled

Topping:

  • 1 ¼ cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Garnish:

  • sliced strawberries
  • lime slices
  • lime zest

Instructions

  • Prepare and bake the 1 (14.25-ounce) box white cake mix, according to the package directions for a 9x13-inch pan. Remove from oven, let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Poke holes all over the cake using the handle of a slim wooden spoon, being careful not to poke all the way to the bottom, and set aside.

Filling:

  • In a medium bowl whisk together the 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, ¾ cup whipping cream, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 4 drops yellow food coloring, 1 drop green food coloring, (if using). Last, stir in the ½ cup key lime juice, once you add the key lime juice, it will start to thicken pretty quickly.
  • Pour the filling evenly over the top of the cake. Spread it back and forth so it fills the holes. Refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight.

Topping:

  • Add the 1 ¼ cup whipping cream to a medium bowl that has been chilled in the freezer. Using a hand mixer, whisk the cream until frothy. Add the 1 teaspoon vanilla and gradually add the ¼ cup powdered sugar as you mix. whisk until peaks form.
  • Spread the topping evenly over the cake and garnish with sliced strawberries, lime slices, and lime zest, if desired.

Notes

Note: You can find bottled key lime juice at the grocery store next to bottled lime and lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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