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
Scale
- 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