Description
This Coconut Lime Poke Cake is bright, creamy, and easy to make. A white cake soaked in a sweet, tangy coconut-lime mixture, topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- Mix the cake mix, eggs, coconut milk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke holes in the top of the cake with a fork while warm.
- Mix the condensed milk, lime juice, and shredded coconut in a bowl.
- Pour the coconut-lime mixture over the warm cake, pressing it into the holes.
- Chill the cake completely, then spread whipped cream on top and garnish with lime zest.
- Serve chilled, cut into squares.
Notes
For best texture, serve within 2–3 days. Use full-fat coconut milk for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg