Description
The Cherry Lime Delight Poke Cake is a colorful and refreshing dessert that captures the essence of both cherry and lime flavors, making it a perfect addition to any celebration. This easy-to-make cake not only tantalizes your taste buds but also impresses guests with its vibrant appearance and delicious taste.
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 ounce box White Cake Mix
- Ingredients as needed per the cake mix box (typically 1 cup water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 egg whites)
- 1 3 ounce box Cherry Jell-O
- 1 3 ounce box Lime Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water, divided
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- 1 8 ounce tub of Cool Whip
- ¼ cup Christmas Sprinkles
Step-by-Step Directions
1. Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Grease your baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
2. Mix the Cake Batter
Combine the white cake mix with the additional ingredients listed on the box—typically water, vegetable oil, and egg whites. Follow the mix instructions to ensure a smooth batter.
3. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 29-33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, which should take around 20-30 minutes.
5. Poke Holes
Once cooled, use a fork to poke rows of holes across the entire cake.
6. Prepare the Jell-O
Make the Cherry and Lime Jell-Os in separate bowls. Dissolve each Jell-O in half a cup of boiling water and then mix in half a cup of cold water into each. Stir well.
7. Add Jell-O to Cake
Spoon the Cherry and Lime Jell-O mixtures alternately over the cake, allowing the Jell-O to seep into the holes.
8. Chill the Cake
Refrigerate the cake until it is completely set, at least 1 hour.
9. Frost
Evenly spread the Cool Whip over the top of the completely chilled cake.
10. Final Chill
Chill the frosted cake in the refrigerator for at least another hour, preferably overnight, to fully set before serving.
Servings & Preparation Time
Typically, this recipe serves around 12 people. Preparation time is approximately 20 minutes, with a cooking time of 33 minutes. Additional chilling time can be up to 2 hours or overnight.
Tips for Storage & Reheating
- Store the leftover cake in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.
- The Cherry Lime Delight Poke Cake is best enjoyed cold and does not require reheating.
- If desired, keep the cake covered to prevent the Cool Whip from drying out in the fridge.
Conclusion
The Cherry Lime Delight Poke Cake is a delightfully festive and easy dessert that combines delightful cherry and lime flavors with a visually appealing presentation. Whether for a holiday party, a family gathering, or simply as a refreshing treat, this poke cake promises a delicious and enjoyable experience for all those who partake.
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Cherry Lime Delight Poke Cake
- Total Time: 53 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Description
The Cherry Lime Delight Poke Cake is a colorful and refreshing dessert that captures the essence of both cherry and lime flavors, making it a perfect addition to any celebration. This easy-to-make cake not only tantalizes your taste buds but also impresses guests with its vibrant appearance and delicious taste.
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 ounce box White Cake Mix
- Ingredients as needed per the cake mix box (typically 1 cup water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 egg whites)
- 1 3 ounce box Cherry Jell-O
- 1 3 ounce box Lime Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water, divided
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- 1 8 ounce tub of Cool Whip
- ¼ cup Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Grease your baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix the Cake Batter Combine the white cake mix with the additional ingredients listed on the box—typically water, vegetable oil, and egg whites. Follow the mix instructions to ensure a smooth batter.
- Bake Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 29-33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, which should take around 20-30 minutes.
- Poke Holes Once cooled, use a fork to poke rows of holes across the entire cake.
- Prepare the Jell-O Make the Cherry and Lime Jell-Os in separate bowls. Dissolve each Jell-O in half a cup of boiling water and then mix in half a cup of cold water into each. Stir well.
- Add Jell-O to Cake Spoon the Cherry and Lime Jell-O mixtures alternately over the cake, allowing the Jell-O to seep into the holes.
- Chill the Cake Refrigerate the cake until it is completely set, at least 1 hour.
- Frost Evenly spread the Cool Whip over the top of the completely chilled cake.
- Final Chill Chill the frosted cake in the refrigerator for at least another hour, preferably overnight, to fully set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes