Lime Poke Cake Whipped (Printable Version)
Vibrant lime-flavored cake soaked in gelatin, finished with light whipped topping and lime zest.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) white or yellow cake mix
02 - 1 cup water
03 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
04 - 3 large eggs
→ Lime Gelatin Soak
05 - 1 box (3 oz) lime-flavored gelatin
06 - 1 cup boiling water
07 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Whipped Topping
08 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream
09 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
11 - Zest of 1 lime for garnish
12 - Fresh lime slices for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly.
02 - Combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 28-32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
03 - Remove cake from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
04 - Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the entire surface of the cake, spacing them approximately 1 inch apart.
05 - Dissolve lime gelatin completely in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and mix well.
06 - Slowly pour the lime gelatin mixture evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the poked holes.
07 - Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour to allow gelatin to set completely.
08 - Beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
09 - Spread whipped cream mixture evenly over the chilled cake. Garnish with fresh lime zest and lime slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture contrast between fluffy cake and creamy topping creates an irresistible bite that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
- Its the make ahead dessert that actually gets better after chilling in the fridge, freeing you up to enjoy your own party
02 -
- Timing those ten minutes of cooling before poking is absolutely crucial, too soon and the cake tears, too late and the gelatin wont absorb properly
- Pour the gelatin slowly in sections rather than dumping it all at once to ensure even distribution throughout every hole
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients help the cake batter incorporate more evenly, so pull your eggs out about twenty minutes before mixing
- A teaspoon of fresh lime juice whisked into the whipped cream adds an extra layer of brightness that makes people wonder what your secret is