It’s Cinco De Mayo! We’re having dinner with my in-laws tonight, and I volunteered to make dessert. I love love love this easy-peasy poke cake – and lime is the perfect flavor for a fiesta celebration! (It’s also perfect for the coming summer months, as it’s super refreshing.)
Here’s what you need.
- 1 box of white cake mix & all listed ingredients
- 1 regular sized tub of cool whip
- 1 box of lime Jello mix
- 2 fresh limes, sliced
Start by baking your cake according to the box’s instructions.
As your cake finishes baking, slice your limes.
Then prepare your jello mixture. You’re going to use the boiling snd cold water ratios on the package to mix it together, but don’t cool it into jello!
Instead, once your cake is out of the oven and starting to cool, poke holes in the top (you can use a fork or skewer for this). Then pour the liquid jello mixture all over your cake to “fill” the poked holes you made.
Add your cool whip to the top with a spatula or spoon, spreading evenly. Then add a decorative element with your fresh, sliced limes.
Put in the fridge or freezer until your desired serving time. (This is important, as it will solidify the flavor in the jello mixture some and solidify the cool whip into a light and airy frosting.)
Enjoy!
PS: see the strawberry version of this cake recipe here, https://katewithatwang.com/2020/06/02/strawberry-poke-cake/.
Kate with a Twang 