Description

This St. Patricks Day Lime Poke Cake features a moist and flavorful lime cake, infused with creamy toppings and zesty lime gelatin, making it an easy and delightful dessert that’s perfect for celebrations!

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, well shaken
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 ounces lime gelatin
2 cups heavy cream, cold
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for cream)
green sanding sugar (for sprinkling)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
In a spouted measuring cup, mix buttermilk and vanilla extract.
Cream the softened butter and sugar at medium speed for 5 minutes until fluffy.
Slowly add the eggs into the butter mixture, mixing well.
Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
Poke holes about 1 inch apart throughout the cake using a fork.
Dissolve lime gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, add 1/2 cup of cold water, and pour over the cake.
Refrigerate the cake for 2 hours to set.
Whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla in a chilled bowl until fluffy.
Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake, sprinkle with sanding sugar, and serve.

Notes

Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing.
For added lime flavor, consider using fresh lime juice in the cream topping.
Refrigerating the cake allows the flavors to fully meld and enhance the taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 334
Sugar: 23g
Sodium: 239mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 84mg