St Patricks Lime Poke Cake (Printable)
A vibrant lime-flavored cake with whipped topping and zest, perfect for festive gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Base
01 - 15.25 oz box white cake mix
02 - 1 cup water
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
04 - 3 large eggs
→ Lime Gelatin Mixture
05 - 3 oz box lime-flavored gelatin
06 - 1 cup boiling water
07 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Topping and Garnish
08 - 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed
09 - Zest of 1 lime
10 - Green sprinkles or lime slices for garnish (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until batter is smooth and well-combined.
03 - Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 28-32 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
04 - Remove from oven and let cake cool for 15 minutes. Using wooden spoon handle, poke holes evenly across surface at 1-inch intervals.
05 - Dissolve lime gelatin in boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water.
06 - Slowly pour gelatin mixture over cake, ensuring liquid fills all holes evenly.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until gelatin is completely set.
08 - Spread whipped topping evenly over chilled surface.
09 - Sprinkle lime zest over top. Add green sprinkles or lime slices if desired. Cut into squares and serve cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its impossibly moist without any fancy techniques or equipment
- The lime flavor tastes fresh and bright, not artificial or overpowering
02 -
- Wait exactly 15 minutes after baking before poking holes, or the cake will tear apart
- The cake needs those 2 hours in the fridge to set completely before adding toppings
03 -
- Use a chopstick instead of a wooden spoon handle for smaller, more delicate holes
- Let the gelatin mixture cool to room temperature before pouring so it absorbs evenly