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Key Lime Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Topping

Key Lime Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Topping

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Key Lime Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Topping is a delightful dessert that combines the zesty flavor of Key lime with a creamy, tangy icing. It's perfect for summer days and easy to make with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 52 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 box Yellow or White Cake Mix (15.25 oz)
Ingredients listed on cake mix box (e.g., eggs, oil, water)
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz)
1 cup Key Lime Juice
A few drops Green Food Coloring (optional)
8 oz block Cream Cheese (full-fat, softened)
3 cups Powdered Sugar
1/2 cup Butter (unsalted, softened)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Key Lime Zest (from 1-2 Key limes, for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your cake mix box (usually 350°F). Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it
  2. Combine the cake mix with the ingredients (eggs, oil, water) as directed on the box. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28-32 minutes until a skewer comes out clea
  3. Once baked, poke holes in the cake with a wooden spoon or fork while it's still warm. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, Key lime juice, and food coloring in a bowl, then pour this mixture over the cake to soak i
  4. Allow the cake to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours
  5. To make the cream cheese topping, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, followed by vanilla extract
  6. Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the chilled cake and garnish with lime zest. Refrigerate again for 30 minutes before serving

Notes

For best results, allow the cake to chill overnight for maximum flavor infusion.

You may use regular limes or lemon juice as alternatives to Key limes if needed.

  • Author: THOMAS
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 32 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 50 g
  • Sodium: 325 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg

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