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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 Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 Pieces
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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:
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  1. 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.
  2. 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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 Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 54mg (2%) Potassium 173mg (5%) Fiber 0.05g (0%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 677IU (14%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Potassium 173mg 4%
Fiber 0.05g 0%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 677IU 14%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.