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    Key Lime Poke Cake

    July 6, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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    Key Lime Poke Cake has a Refreshing Taste of Summer in Every Bite of this 

    key lime poke cake

    This key lime poke cake features key lime flavors in both the filling and the frosting – making it the perfect summer cake!

    How to Make a Poke Cake

    Step 1 – Bake & Cool the Cake

    Step 2 – Make the Pudding or Jello “Filling” 

    Step 3 – Prepare the Frosting Layer

    Step 4 – Once Cool, Poke Holes. Fill in the Holes with the Pudding or Jello Mixture

    Step 5 – Frost & Chill the Cake

    Step 6 – Devour!!!

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    Key Lime Poke Cake

    A refreshing taste of summer will be found in each bite of this Key Lime Poke Cake!
    Prep Time15 minutes
    Cook Time35 minutes
    Chilling Time2 hours
    Servings - 16 slices

    Ingredients 

    • 1 box white cake mix
    • 2 Tbsp canola oil
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 1/4 cups water

    Key Lime Poke Filling

    • 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
    • 3/4 cup whipping cream
    • 1/2 cup lime juice
    • 4 drops green food coloring or more if you prefer darker green filling

    Key Lime Frosting

    • 12 oz. container vanilla frosting
    • 3 Tbsp lime juice
    • 1 Tbsp grated lime peel divided

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix, oil, eggs and water until smooth. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 32 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean in the center. Cool on cooling racks for an hour before adding filling and frosting.
    • While the cake is baking, mix together the filling in another mixing bowl. Stir together the sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, lime juice and food coloring. Store in the fridge until cake is cooled and ready for filling
    • In another small mixing bowl, combine the frosting, lime juice and half of the grated lime peel. Use the remaining grated lime peel for garnish.
    • Once the cake is cooled, poke 1/2-inch holes into the cake. Spread the filling into the holes and on top of the cake. Finally, spread the frosting over the top.
    • Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

    Notes

    Adapted from Betty Crocker

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