How to Make Tudy's Key Lime Pie Poke Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Key Lime Pie Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of a classic key lime pie with the ease of a poke cake. This recipe is a perfect choice for those who love the refreshing taste of citrus and the creamy texture of a traditional key lime pie, but want a simpler and quicker version to prepare. Tudy's Key Lime Pie Poke Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering or special occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix (such as Duncan Hines®)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (3 ounce) package lime-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ¼ cup key lime juice, or to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup Key lime juice
  • 2 drops green food coloring

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 24 to 29 minutes.
  • Dissolve gelatin mix in boiling water. Add Key lime juice and mix well. Use a fork to poke holes all over the baked cake. Spoon gelatin-key lime mixture all over the cake. Refrigerate until completely cool.
  • Make topping by mixing sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, Key lime juice, and food coloring with an electric mixer until well combined. Cover cake with topping. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    308 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 253mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 158mg