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Looking for the perfect summer dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than this delicious key lime poke cake that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

This Key Lime Poke Cake is the ultimate refreshing dessert.  Fluffy white cake is poked and filled with a luscious, tangy, creamy key lime filling made of lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream.  The whole cake is topped with whipped cream and lime zest.  This cake is cool, creamy and full of flavor. 

Get ready to indulge in the most delicious key lime poke cake you’ve ever tasted. This recipe combines the perfect balance of tangy key lime flavors with a moist, decadent cake base. You won’t be able to resist going back for seconds!

Poke cakes are always a hit because they are easy to make, a delicious moist cake and they travel well making them perfect to take to potlucks or cookouts.  Perfect for all your summer barbecues.

Poke cakes are exactly as they sound, a cake usually baked in a 13 x9-inch pan that is then poked full of holes with the end of a wooden spoon and then filled with a creamy pudding base or sometimes a jello base, sometimes just a condensed milk base like this one. These cakes are then usually topped with a whipped cream or a chocolate topping and served.  These are always popular and the first dessert to go off the dessert table. This is like a creamy key lime pie in poke cake form. You could even sprinkle the top with crumbled graham crackers.

This is a fabulous dessert for the summer months with the delicious tang of lime.

As the summer heat sizzles and the days get longer, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing dessert to cool you down and satisfy your cravings. Imagine a moist and flavorful cake infused with the vibrant flavors of key lime, topped with a creamy topping that will leave you wanting more. If this sounds like your idea of the perfect summer treat, then you’re in for a treat with this key lime poke cake recipe. So, grab your baking supplies and let’s dive into the delicious world of key lime pie poke cake!

This really is the best poke cake recipe ever and such an incredibly easy cake.

You will love taking this amazing dessert to all your get togethers and everyone will love you for bringing it, it is always a hit!

I promise your whole family will love this Key Lime Poke Cake. 

You will want to make this delicious cake again and again! We do!

You will love this recipe because it is

• Easy and fast.
• Family friendly.
• Crowd pleaser.
• Full of flavor.
• Perfect sweet treat.
• Easy cake recipe.
• Perfect dessert.

Gather your ingredients.

Mix your batter and pour into 9×13 baking dish.

Mix up the filling.

Poke the cake and fill with lime filling.

Frost, garnish and serve!

Can I use any cake mix?

Yes, any light cake mix will work, white cake mix, yellow cake mix, lemon cake mix or french vanilla cake mix.

Can I freeze this?

You can!  This cake actually freezes well.  Just assemble it as directed and cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil.  Freeze for up to 3 months.  Just thaw completely and serve.  

Ingredients used for this easy key lime poke cake

• Box of white cake mix-  Any brand will do, you can also use yellow cake mix if you prefer. 
• Vegetable oil- This helps create a moist cake. 
• Eggs-  For making the cake rich. 
• Limes-  you need lime zest for the cake and also lime wedges for garnish. This adds great
  lime flavor.  I also use the limes for lime peel twists to garnish the top. You can use regular limes or key limes.
• Sweetened condensed milk- This creates the filling that goes inside the holes.
• Whipping cream- This keeps the filling light and fluffy.
• Key lime juice- You can use fresh or bottled and it can be regular lime juice or key lime juice.
• Whipped topping- Like cool whip to top the cake with.  It is a light creamy topping perfect for this refreshing cake. 
• Jar maraschino cherries– For garnish. 
• Neon green food coloring- This is just to add a little more green color to the filling.

How to make Key Lime Poke Cake

1. FULL RECIPE BELOW
2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
3. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. 
4. In a large bowl whisk together the cake, mix, eggs, water and oil the box calls for.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan. 
6. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 
7. Cool slightly.
8. Using a large straw or handle of a wooden spoon poke holes all over the cake. 
9. In large mixing bowl using an electric mixer whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, whipping cream, lime zest and a few drops of green food coloring. 
10. Pour filling all over cake using a spoon to get the filling into all the holes. 
11. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the cake. 
12. Garnish with more lime zest and lime slices.
13. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
14. Slice and serve! 
15. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Indulge in a slice of this key lime poke cake and savor the flavors of summer. Treat yourself to a delicious dessert that will surely impress your loved ones. Don’t hesitate to whip up this mouthwatering creation and bring a taste of joy to your next gathering. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this unforgettable recipe – your taste buds will thank you!

Want more poke cake desserts? Check these out!

• red white and blue poke cake
• Cherry limeade poke cake
• Spiced Caramel Apple Poke Cake
• Ultimate Banana Pudding Poke Cake
• Almond Joy Poke Cake
• Butterscotch Poke Cake

Key Lime Poke Cake

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 25 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

This Key Lime Poke Cake is the ultimate refreshing dessert.  Fluffy white cake is poked and filled with a luscious, tangy, creamy key lime filling made of lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream.  The whole cake is topped with whipped cream and lime zest.  This cake is cool, creamy and full of flavor. 

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Ingredients

• 1 box 15.25 ounce white cake mix
• Eggs, oil and water your cake mix calls for
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• ¾ cup whipping cream
• ½ cup Key lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
• Neon green food coloring
• 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
• Lime zest and slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. 
3. In a large bowl whisk together the cake, mix, eggs, water and oil the box calls for.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. 
5. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 
6. Cool slightly.
7. Using a large straw or end of a wooden spoon poke holes all over the cake. 
8. In large mixing bowl whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, whipping cream, lime zest and a few drops of green food coloring. 
9. Pour the filling all over cake using a spoon to get the filling into all the holes. 
10. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the cake. 
11. Garnish with more lime zest. 
12. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
13. Slice and serve!  

Notes

• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• You can use regular lime juice if you cannot get key lime juice.
• You can use a yellow cake mix if you like.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 374Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 451mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 5g