Key Lime Poke Cake
Servings 16 Pieces
Calories 458kcal
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 oz box white cake mix plus eggs, oil and water to prepare
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups heavy cream divided
- ½ cup key lime juice
- 2 ½ tablespoon key lime zest
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract divided
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- few drops green food coloring optional
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
- 2 oz grated white chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare prepare per the package directions in a 13 x 9 inch pan using the amounts of eggs, oil and water called for on the box. Bake per the instructions.
- Once baked, immediately use the end of wooden spoon or similar to poke holes over the surface of the cake.
- Use an electric mixer or a whisk to combine the sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup heavy cream, lime juice, 2 tablespoon lime zest and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla. Add a few drops of green food coloring, if desired.
- Pour the key lime filling over the top of the cake spreading into the holes. Chill completely.
- To frost: Use an electric mixer to whip the remaining 2 cups heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and ⅓ cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Frost the top of the cake.
- Sprinkle with the remaining lime zest, toasted sliced almonds and grated white chocolate.
- Store covered and chilled until serving. Store leftovers in the refrigeratorr for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg