Lime Poke Cake – Easy To Make, Moist & Tasty!

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Lime Poke Cake is the perfect cake to make for celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day, birthdays, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and any time you are looking for a moist cake with the addition of lime flavor.

This cake is very light, moist, and fluffy, and the lime taste is refreshing. With a whipped topping this cake is also perfect for any time during the spring or summer months.

Lime Poke Cake

All you need for this easy lime cake recipe is a white cake box mix, lime Jell-O, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Use Cool Whip, whipping cream, or a buttercream frosting for topping the cake.

To make things simple I picked Cool Whip. It is easy to spread and looks pretty. Are you making this for St. Patrick’s Day or another celebration? Don’t forget to add sprinkles!

What is a poke cake?

A poke cake is a cake that has been baked (a boxed cake mix or homemade white cake). Cooled slightly, and with the back end of a spoon you poke holes into the cake for a filling (Jell-O or pudding) to be poured over and into the holes in the cake. Then after the filling is poured in and the cake is cooled it is frosted.

Let’s make this cake!

Jello Poke Cake Lime

Ingredients

• Betty Crocker Super Moist White Cake Mix
• 3 Egg Whites
  (Eggs)
• 1/2 cup of Vegetable Oil
• 1 cup water (for the cake)
• 1- 6-ounce Lime Jello
• 2 cups of boiling hot water (to dissolve the gelatin)
• 1 cup of cold water (for the jello)
• Cool Whip Topping
• Green Sanding Sugar or Wilton Light Green Sparkling Sugar (optional)
• Pam

Make shopping easy find the products on Target listed above or on Amazon – Betty Crocker Super Moist White Cake Mix, Vegetable Oil, Pam, 6-ounce Lime Jell-O, I used Light Green Sanding Sprinkles (or use Cake Sprinkles like these, there are so many seasonal choices).

Kitchen Tools You Will Need For This Recipe

• Mixing Bowl
• Spatula /Baking Spoon
• 13×9-inch Baking Pan
• Bowl for dissolving the Jell-O and a teaspoon
• Hot Pads
• Tea Kettle or a Microwave for boiling the water

Of course, if you want to mix the cake batter using a hand mixer or stand mixer you can.

Lime Poke Cake Recipe

Instructions

1. Use a 13×9-inch Pyrex pan to bake the cake. Prepare the pan by spraying it with Pam. Set the prepared pan to the side, until needed.
2. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
3. Make the white cake mix according to the instructions on the cake box.
4. Let it cool slightly.
5. Use the back end of a cooking spoon or other utensil to poke holes into the cake.
6. Mix the 6-ounce Lime Jello with 2 cups of hot water and dissolve the gelatin. Next, add 1 cup of cold water (it calls for 2 on the package, I only use 1 cup).
7. Pour the lime jello over the cake and into the holes.
8. Let the cake cool completely, prior to topping.
9. Pick the topping of your choice. I used Cool Whip to spread over the cake. Add sprinkles if you like. We are a house divided so I add them to the cake for anyone who loves sprinkles. But, I think sprinkles are perfect for making the cake look festive for celebrations or birthdays!
10. Cut the cake with a knife and wipe the knife in-between cuts.
11. Serve on dessert or cake plates.

Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes:

• Bake this in a 13×9-inch pan. If you use a 9×9 pan or 8×8 pan you will probably only need a 3-ounce box of lime Jell-O. You will also need to reduce the cold water.
• Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days, properly covered.

I can’t wait to make more poke cakes with other Jell-O flavors. They are so easy to make and enjoy for a dessert or celebration. It’s the perfect cake for spring or summer too!

If you are not making this lime cake right now, Pin it for later. Have you tried making a poke cake?

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Yield: 12

Lime Poke Cake

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Lime Poke Cake is the perfect cake to make for celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day, birthdays, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and anytime you are looking for a moist cake with the addition of lime flavor. This cake is very light and fluffy, and the lime taste is refreshing. With a whipped topping this cake is also perfect for any time during the spring or summer months.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• Betty Crocker Super Moist White Cake Mix
• 3 Egg Whites
• (Eggs)
• 1/2 cup of Vegetable Oil
• 1 cup water (for the cake)
• 1- 6-ounce Lime Jello
• 2 cups of boiling hot water (to dissolve the gelatin)
• 1 cup of cold water (for the jello)
• Cool Whip Topping
• Green Sanding Sugar or Wilton Light Green Sparkling Sugar (optional)
• Pam

Instructions

How To Make Lime Poke Cake

1. Use a 13x9-inch pyrex pan to bake the cake. Prepare the pan by spraying it with Pam. Set it to the side until needed.
2. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
3. Make the white cake mix according to the instructions on the cake box.
4. Let it cool slightly.
5. Use the back end of a cooking spoon or other utensil to poke holes into the cake.
6. Mix the 6-ounce Lime Jello with 2 cups of hot water and dissolve the gelatin. Next, add 1 cup of cold water (it calls for 2 on the package, I only use 1 cup).
7. Pour the lime jello over the cake and into the holes.
8. Let the cake cool completely prior to topping.
9. Pick the topping of your choice. I used Cool Whip to spread over the cake. Add sprinkles if you like. We are a house divided so I add them to the cake for anyone who loves sprinkles. But, I think sprinkles are perfect for making the cake look festive for celebrations or birthdays!
10. Cut the cake wiping the knife in-between cuts.
11. Serve on dessert or cake plates.

Notes

Bake this in a 13 x 9-inch pan. If you use a 9×9 pan or 8×8 pan you will probably only need a 3-ounce box of lime Jell-O. You will also need to reduce the cold water.

Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days, properly covered.

Use other flavored Jell-O for other seasonal celebrations.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 122Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 0mgSodium 50mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 0gSugar 5gProtein 1g

Not all nutritional information is always 100% accurate.

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