Lime Poke Cake
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Lime Poke Cake is a simple but stunning dessert that is sure to be a new family favorite! With just a few ingredients and a little make-ahead prep time, you’ll have the perfect party or potluck dessert!
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Surprise … it’s another poke cake! Guys, this poke cake train has left the station and there is no telling when it will stop!
It all started with my Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake, then Lemon Poke Cake, Oreo Poke Cake, and even a Red White and Blue Poke Cake!
And now…Lime Poke Cake! You have to admit, it’s perfect for St. Patricks Day!
See all of our poke cake recipes!
Why I love this recipe
Poke cakes are easy. They are a crowd pleaser.
And there are so many creative ways to make them. Use pudding or use Jell-O. Change up the flavor of the cake. Switch up the frosting.
See? Poke cakes for the win! This lime version is a big win, for sure!
Ingredients
- white cake mix & ingredients to prepare according to box directions
- lime Jello
- whipped cream
- lime slices and/or green sprinkles for topping
Step by step
- After you make the cake allow it to cool completely.
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- Whip up the Jello using 1 cup of boiling water and 1/2 cup of cold water. This is 1/2 cup less cold water than listed on the box. Stir it well to let the gelatin dissolve.
- Pour the Jello over the cake, aiming for all of those holes to let the flavor soak into the interior of the cake.
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Top with whipped topping before serving.
Serving suggestions
If you want to wow your family and friends, add sprinkles and some pretty little lime slices. If not, the cake is delicious without them. This dessert really couldn’t get much easier.
After the cake has been refrigerated for a few hours or even overnight, spread whipped topping over the cake and add lime green sprinkles. Instant pretty 🙂
Storage & freezing
Keep your poke cake covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Poke cakes freeze well after adding the Jello but before adding the whipped topping. Simply wrap tightly and keep in the refrigerator up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and add the Cool Whip before serving.
Just wait until you cut generous slices of this Lime Poke Cake … I love the bright green pops of lime against the soft white cake. Jell-o poke cakes make for such a pretty presentation, don’t they?
Don’t tell my orange Pig Pickin’ Cake, but lime has sort of stolen my heart lately. Citrus just screams Spring to me, so maybe this bright citrusy dessert will be just the thing to welcome Spring once and for all!
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Lime Poke Cake – An Easy Springtime Dessert!
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 hours 1x
Description
Lime Poke Cake is a simple but stunning dessert that is sure to be a new family favorite! With just a few ingredients and a little make-ahead prep time, you’ll have the perfect party or potluck dessert!
Ingredients
- white cake mix, plus ingredients required on box
- 3.4-ounce box instant lime Jell-O
- 8 oz. tub of whipped topping (thawed)
- Sprinkles and lime slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to package directions in a 9 by 13-inch pan. Cool completely.
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large drinking straw to poke holes over the entire surface of the cooled cake.
- Prepare Jell-o with 1 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup cold water. (This is 1/2 cup less water than the directions on the box.)
- Pour Jell-o over the cake – making sure to get some in every hole and over the surface of the cake.
- Refrigerate overnight or at least three hours.
- Top with whipped topping and add sprinkles and lime slices for garnish just before serving.
Notes
Cake may be refrigerated covered up to 3 days.
To freeze poke cake, do not add whipped topping. Wrap tightly and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and top with Cool Whip before serving.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18.8 g
- Sodium: 149.1 mg
- Fat: 4.2 g
- Trans Fat:
- Carbohydrates: 37.8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.3 mg
