Description
A delightful poke cake bursting with tropical flavors of coconut and lime, perfect for summer celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut
- 4 limes (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup of whipped topping
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
- Toasted coconut for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Mix: Preheat the oven and mix the cake according to package instructions, substituting coconut milk for water.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake as directed.
- Cooling Phase: Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes.
- Poking Holes: Use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- Mix Lime Juice and Sugar: In a small bowl, combine fresh lime juice and powdered sugar and stir until smooth.
- Soak the Cake: Pour the lime mixture over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.
- Refrigerate: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Final Touches: Spread whipped topping over the cooled cake and sprinkle with toasted coconut and lime zest.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lime juice and ensure ingredients are at room temperature. Cake can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, coconut, lime, poke cake, summer dessert