Description
The Lime Jello Poke Cake is a vibrant and moist dessert infused with tangy lime flavor, thanks to lime gelatin poured over poked holes in the cake. Topped with whipped cream or frosting, it’s a refreshing end to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (and required ingredients: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 package (3 oz) lime gelatin mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the cake according to package instructions in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Once baked and slightly cooled, poke holes throughout the cake using the back of a wooden spoon.
- Dissolve lime gelatin in boiling water, add cold water, and pour over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes.
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours to set the gelatin.
- Frost with whipped topping before serving. Garnish with lime slices or zest for extra flair.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use a sugar-free cake mix and low-fat whipped topping.
- Enhance the cake by adding a layer of lime curd under the whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Protein: 4g