Key Lime Poke Cake
This Key Lime Poke Cake is a refreshing treat that is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. It's a great dessert to make this summer.
Servings 15 Servings
Calories 289kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- 9x13 casserole dish
- wooden skewer or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces white cake mix prepared in a 9x13 pan
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup Key lime juice
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- Zest from one lime
- Green food coloring optional
For Topping:
- 16 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- Zest from one lime
- Lime slices
Instructions
- Prepare the cake according to the package instructions in a 9x13 baking dish and allow to cool completely.
- Use a fork or wooden skewer to poke small holes all over the cake.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, lime juice, whipping cream, lime zest, and green food coloring until just combined.
- Spread the mixture over the top of the cake. Cover the pan and place the cake in the refrigerator to chill for one hour.
- Spread the whipped topping over the entire cake. You may not need the whole container to cover the cake. Cover the pan and return the cake to the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour or up to overnight.
- Top the whipped cream with lime zest and lime slices before serving.
Notes
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 1mg