Key Lime Poke Cake
Indulge in the ultimate summer dessert with our Key Lime Poke Cake! This delightful treat features a moist yellow cake infused with zesty key lime juice, drenched in a sweetened condensed milk mixture, and topped with fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion, this cake brings a tropical escape to your table. Each bite offers a refreshing balance of sweetness and tartness, making it the ideal dessert for gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 8 oz whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
- Zest of 2 limes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix yellow cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until smooth. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the cake using a fork or skewer.
- In another bowl, combine key lime juice and sweetened condensed milk; pour over the warm cake.
- Allow to cool completely before spreading whipped topping on top; garnish with lime zest.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg