Key Lime Poke Cake

Health score
6%
Key Lime Poke Cake
115 min.
15
424kcal

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Indulge in the refreshing taste of summer with our delightful Key Lime Poke Cake! This dessert is a perfect blend of zesty lime flavor and moist cake, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, celebrating a birthday, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

What sets this poke cake apart is its unique preparation method. By poking holes into the freshly baked cake, you allow the luscious lime filling to seep in, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. The combination of sweetened condensed milk and fresh lime juice gives the cake a creamy, tangy filling that perfectly complements the light and fluffy cake base.

To top it all off, a generous layer of whipped vanilla frosting adds a smooth and creamy finish, while a sprinkle of lime peel provides a pop of color and an extra zing. With a total preparation time of just 115 minutes, this cake serves 15 people, making it an ideal dessert for gatherings. Plus, at 424 calories per serving, you can enjoy a slice without the guilt!

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that not only looks stunning but also tastes like a slice of paradise. Your friends and family will be raving about this Key Lime Poke Cake long after the last crumb has been devoured!

Ingredients

  •  eggs 
  • drop drop natural food coloring green
  • 15 servings optional: lemon 
  • slices lime 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime 
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • teaspoons lime zest grated
  • 15 servings strawberries fresh
  • 14 oz condensed milk sweetened canned (not evaporated)
  • 12 oz vanilla frosting 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 1.3 cups water 
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 
  • box cake mix white
  • drops food coloring yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Pour into pan.
  4. Bake 27 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. With handle of wooden spoon (1/4 to 1/2 inch in diameter), poke holes almost to bottom of cake every 1/2 inch, wiping spoon handle occasionally to reduce sticking.
  5. In medium bowl, stir together filling ingredients (mixture will thicken).
  6. Pour over cake; spread evenly over surface, working back and forth to fill holes. (Some filling should remain on top of cake.) Refrigerate 1 hour.
  7. Spread frosting over cake; sprinkle with lime peel.
  8. Garnish as desired. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories424kcal
Protein5.9%
Fat29.03%
Carbs65.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.7
Glycemic Load
18.81
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.190434787584%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.42mg
Petunidin
0.16mg
Delphinidin
0.45mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
35.78mg
Peonidin
0.07mg
Catechin
4.48mg
Epigallocatechin
1.12mg
Epicatechin
0.6mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Eriodictyol
1.67mg
Hesperetin
3.05mg
Naringenin
0.47mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.72mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
1.72mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:423.59kcal
21.18%
Fat:14.03g
21.58%
Saturated Fat:6.07g
37.92%
Carbohydrates:70.73g
23.58%
Net Carbohydrates:67.22g
24.44%
Sugar:50.97g
56.63%
Cholesterol:66.09mg
22.03%
Sodium:336.81mg
14.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.41g
12.82%
Vitamin C:91.81mg
111.29%
Manganese:0.64mg
31.76%
Phosphorus:254.28mg
25.43%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.4%
Calcium:192.6mg
19.26%
Folate:71.05µg
17.76%
Selenium:11.48µg
16.4%
Fiber:3.51g
14.05%
Potassium:395.04mg
11.29%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.84%
Vitamin E:1.44mg
9.63%
Iron:1.62mg
9.01%
Vitamin K:9.34µg
8.9%
Magnesium:33.31mg
8.33%
Vitamin B3:1.52mg
7.6%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.28%
Vitamin A:332.22IU
6.64%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.2%
Copper:0.12mg
5.96%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.45%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.19%