Key Lime Poke Cake

Key Lime Poke Cake – Bring summer onto your table with this flavorful, citrusy Key Lime Poke Cake! This poke cake has a moist yellow cake mix base, is poked and filled with a citrusy lime curd, then topped with limes and covered with whipped topping.

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I absolutely think that citrusy desserts are simply the best. There is a refreshing flavor combination of sweet, tangy and citrusy. If you don’t like desserts that are too sweet to handle, this Key Lime Poke Cake is something you’ll be making over and over again. It is a very simple, yet incredibly delicious poke cake recipe filled with a homemade lime curd.

This post is about how to make tangy and sweet Key Lime Poke Cake. 

LIME POKE CAKE RECIPE

If you like a little sour in your dessert, this lime poke cake is just perfect for your choosing. This easy poke cake has a combination of a moist yellow cake mix and a homemade lime curd filled in the poked holes. Of course, like all the greatest poke cakes, it has a whipped topping cover. There is something so extremely good about the combination of whipped topping and lime curd in your mouth – sweet, creamy, tangy, citrusy! So good! Whether you want to make this key lime cake or these yummy mini key lime cheesecakes, you will absolutely fall in love with key lime desserts!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Versatile for all seasons
• Easy to make, with simple ingredients
• Perfect to serve for a large crowd
• Ideal for those who love citrusy desserts
• You’ll fall in love with the lime curd

BEST KEY LIME POKE CAKE RECIPE

Cake mix, key lime curd filling and whipped topping are all you need! I love how easy, simple and versatile is this tangy and sweet lime poke cake. It is also a great easy cake for St. Patrick’s Day! You can simply add more green food gel to your lime curd and make a very festive St. Patrick’s Day poke cake. We love eating this cake during the lime season and all summer long due to it’s amazing flavor combination. I love all things peanut butter and chocolate for my desserts, but the freshness and tanginess of this key lime cake is something I will stand for.

INGREDIENTS NOTES

For The Cake 

Yellow Cake Mix, 1 box (15.25oz)

For The Lime Curd

Granulated Sugar

Eggs

Unsalted Butter

Lime Juice

Lime Zest

Green Food Gel

For The Whipped Topping

Heavy Cream

Powdered Sugar

Vanilla Extract

HOW TO MAKE KEY LIME POKE CAKE

Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

For The Cake. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and lime juice. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Bake the cake according to the box instructions.

Make The Lime Curd. While the cake is baking, make the lime curd. In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the eggs, the lime juice, lime zest and sugar until well combined. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the butter in cubes and mix until it dissolves and the texture is creamy. Add 2-3 drops of green food gel.

Transfer the lime curd to a clean container and let it cool to room temperature.

Poke.  Once the cake is done, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, making sure to go all the way to the bottom.

Pour. Pour the lime curd over the cake, making sure it gets into all the holes.

Refrigerate. Then refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour or until the curd has set.

Make the whipped topping. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to whip together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Spread. Spread the whipped cream topping evenly over the cake.

Refrigerate. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least another hour before serving.

Serve. Decorate with lime slices and serve.

Key Lime Poke Cake

Key Lime Poke Cake - Bring summer onto your table with this flavorful, citrusy Key Lime Poke Cake! This poke cake has a moist white cake mix base, is poked and filled with a citrusy lime curd, then topped with limes and covered with whipped topping.

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Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Equipment

• 9x13 pan

Ingredients

  

• 1 box yellow cake mix (aprox. 15.25oz)

For The Lime Curd

• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• green food gel, for the color

For The Whipped Topping

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and lime juice. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• While the cake is baking, make the lime curd. In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the eggs, the lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar until well combined/ Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the butter in cubes and mix until it dissolves and the texture is creamy.
• Transfer the lemon curd to a clean container and let it cool to room temperature.
• Once the cake is done, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, making sure to go all the way to the bottom.
• Pour the lime curd over the cake, making sure it gets into all the holes.
• Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour or until the curd has set.
• In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to whip together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
• Spread the whipped cream topping evenly over the cake.
• Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least another hour before serving.
• Decorate with lime slices and serve.

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