KEY LIME POKE CAKE

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Super easy, super delicious cake! My brother is a huge Key lime fan so I made this for his birthday! It is a nice change from the everyday birthday cake! Recipe from www.bettycrocker.com

Provided by Amber C.

Categories     Dessert

Time 12h20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 ounce) box Betty Crocker super moist white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup key lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
4 drops yellow food coloring
1 drop green food coloring
12 ounces Betty Crocker fluffy white frosting mix
2 teaspoons lime zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F for shiny metal or glass pan or 325 deg. F for dark or nonstick pan.
  • Spray bottom only of 9x13" pan with baking spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed for 30 sec. Beat on medium speed for 2 min, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 26-30 min or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minute.
  • With handle of wooden spoon (1/4-1/2" in diameter) poke holes almost to bottom of cake every 1/2 ", wiping spoon handle occasionally to reduce sticking.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together filling ingredients, mixture will thicken with refrigeration.
  • Pour in holes and evenly over cake.
  • Refrigerate one hour.
  • Spread frosting over cake; sprinkle with lime peel,*sometimes I frost with Cool Whip*.
  • Optional- garnish with fresh strawberries, lime slices and lemon leaves.
  • Refrigerate over night for best taste, or immediatly serve.
  • Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Madinah Lutaaya
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I'm not a big fan of key lime pie, but I really enjoyed this cake. The lime flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Nathaniel Leblanc
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This is one of my favorite cakes to make. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Raylene Brunson
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the lime filling soaks into the cake.


Kumar Dileesh
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I love the tangy lime flavor of this cake. It's the perfect balance to the sweet cake and whipped topping.


Luyima Reaghan
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This cake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the lime flavor is so invigorating.


Maisha Azhar
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. My cake turned out perfect, and it was a huge hit at my potluck.


Kayden Moses
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day.


Christha Barnard
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. It's so delicious and impressive-looking. I'm definitely going to make this again for special occasions.


Samuel Badigo
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I'm not usually a fan of poke cakes, but this one changed my mind. The combination of the sweet cake, tangy lime filling, and creamy whipped topping is just heavenly. I could eat this cake every day!


David Lowell
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This is absolutely the best key lime poke cake I've ever tasted! It's so moist and flavorful, and the lime flavor is perfectly balanced. It was a huge hit at my party, and everyone raved about it. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


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