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Key Lime Poke Cake

Key Lime Poke Cake recipe from real key lime juice and sweetened condensed milk. We did not use jello in the Key Lime Poke Cake.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Key Lime Poke Cake, Key Lime Poke Cake Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 15
Calories 310kcal
Author Evelyn Osborn

Equipment

  • 9 X 13 Baked Dish
  • Wooden Skewer (or fork)
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • zester

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix prepared in a 9×13 pan
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup Key lime juice
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • Zest from one lime
  • Green food coloring optional

Topping

  • 1 16 ounces container frozen whipped topping thawed
  • Zest from one lime
  • Lime slices

Instructions

  • Prepare the white cake according to the package instructions in a 9×13 baking dish (preferable clear) and allow it to cool completely.
  • When the cake is completely cooled, use a fork or wooden skewer to poke small holes all over the cake.
  • Poke cakes should have a uniform amount of holes so the key lime filling is able to spread throughout 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 key lime mixture over the top of the cake. Cover the pan and place the cake in the refrigerator to chill for one hour.
  • Remove the key lime poke cake from the fridge and 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg