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
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 2 1/2 Tbsp key lime zest
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract divided
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- few drops green food coloring optional
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 2 oz grated white chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare prepare per the package directions in a 13x9 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.
- Filling: Use an electric mixer or a whisk to combine the sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup heavy cream, lime juice, 2 Tbsp lime zest and 1 tsp 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.
- Frosting: Use an electric mixer to whip the remaining 2 cups heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla and 1/3 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 refrigerator 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