Lime Poke Cake Whipped (Printer-friendly)
Zesty lime cake soaked in gelatin and topped with fluffy whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) white or yellow cake mix
02 - 1 cup water
03 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
04 - 3 large eggs
→ Lime Soak
05 - 1 box (3 oz) lime-flavored gelatin
06 - 1 cup boiling water
07 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Whipped Topping
08 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream
09 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
11 - Zest of 1 lime for garnish
12 - Fresh lime slices for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly.
02 - Combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 28-32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
03 - Remove cake from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the entire cake surface, spacing about 1 inch apart.
04 - Dissolve lime gelatin completely in boiling water. Stir in cold water and mix until well combined.
05 - Slowly pour the gelatin mixture evenly over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the poke holes for maximum absorption.
06 - Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow the gelatin to set completely.
07 - Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Alternatively, use prepared whipped topping.
08 - Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Garnish with fresh lime zest and optional lime slices. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The lime cuts through summer humidity like nothing else, refreshing and light without being heavy
- It is one of those desserts that makes people think you spent hours, even though it is mostly chilling time
02 -
- The timing on that 10-minute cool down matters, poking too soon tears the cake, too late and the gelatin does not absorb properly
- Using a wooden spoon handle instead of a fork makes perfectly round holes that look beautiful once the cake is sliced
03 -
- Room temperature eggs create a smoother batter and incorporate more evenly, so take them out of the fridge about 20 minutes before you start
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for the whipped cream, it helps the cream whip faster and hold its shape longer