Cherry Limeade Poke Cake

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Cherry Limeade Poke Cake
135 min.
12
364kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with our Cherry Limeade Poke Cake! This vibrant dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, combining the zesty brightness of lime with the sweet, juicy essence of cherries. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cake is sure to become a favorite among friends and family.

What makes this Cherry Limeade Poke Cake truly special is its unique texture and flavor infusion. The cake is baked to perfection, then poked and soaked with a luscious cherry gelatin mixture that seeps into every nook and cranny, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor. Topped with a light and fluffy frosting infused with lime zest, this cake is a refreshing twist on traditional desserts.

Not only is this recipe dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also boasts a calorie count of just 364 per serving, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. With a preparation time of just over two hours, you can easily whip up this showstopper for your next celebration or family dinner. So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with this deliciously fun and fruity dessert!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix white
  • 1.3 cups seltzer water 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  egg whites 
  • tablespoon lime zest grated
  • box cherry gelatin (4-serving size)
  • cup water boiling
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • serving maraschino cherries 
  • serving lime zest 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, soda, oil, egg whites and 1 tablespoon grated lime peel with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Pour into pan.
  4. Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, stir gelatin into boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes to completely dissolve gelatin. Poke cake every inch with tines of meat fork or table knife.
  6. Pour cherry mixture slowly over cake, allowing mixture to fill holes in cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour longer.
  7. In small bowl, mix frosting and 1 teaspoon grated lime peel.
  8. Spread evenly over cake. Top each serving with a cherry and a lime twist. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories364kcal
Protein3.44%
Fat30.05%
Carbs66.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.58
Glycemic Load
8.3
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.8873912404575%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.32mg
Naringenin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:364.1kcal
18.21%
Fat:12.25g
18.85%
Saturated Fat:2.61g
16.29%
Carbohydrates:61.01g
20.34%
Net Carbohydrates:60.5g
22%
Sugar:42.34g
47.04%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:402.38mg
17.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.15g
6.3%
Phosphorus:161.55mg
16.16%
Vitamin K:16µg
15.23%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.65%
Calcium:98.24mg
9.82%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.71%
Folate:33µg
8.25%
Selenium:5.71µg
8.16%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.47%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.5%
Iron:0.91mg
5.06%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.51%
Copper:0.05mg
2.53%
Fiber:0.51g
2.03%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.66%
Magnesium:6.49mg
1.62%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.59%
Potassium:50.42mg
1.44%