KEY LIME POKE CAKE

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Super easy, super delicious cake! My brother is a huge Key lime fan so I made this for his birthday! It is a nice change from the everyday birthday cake! Recipe from www.bettycrocker.com

Provided by Amber C.

Categories     Dessert

Time 12h20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 ounce) box Betty Crocker super moist white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup key lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
4 drops yellow food coloring
1 drop green food coloring
12 ounces Betty Crocker fluffy white frosting mix
2 teaspoons lime zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F for shiny metal or glass pan or 325 deg. F for dark or nonstick pan.
  • Spray bottom only of 9x13" pan with baking spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed for 30 sec. Beat on medium speed for 2 min, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 26-30 min or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minute.
  • With handle of wooden spoon (1/4-1/2" in diameter) poke holes almost to bottom of cake every 1/2 ", wiping spoon handle occasionally to reduce sticking.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together filling ingredients, mixture will thicken with refrigeration.
  • Pour in holes and evenly over cake.
  • Refrigerate one hour.
  • Spread frosting over cake; sprinkle with lime peel,*sometimes I frost with Cool Whip*.
  • Optional- garnish with fresh strawberries, lime slices and lemon leaves.
  • Refrigerate over night for best taste, or immediatly serve.
  • Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

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