St Patricks Day Lime Cake (Printable)

A moist lime-flavored cake topped with whipped cream and garnished with lime zest and sprinkles.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake Components

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
02 - 1 cup water
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
04 - 3 large eggs

→ Lime Gelatin Mixture

05 - 1 box (3 oz) lime-flavored gelatin
06 - 1 cup boiling water
07 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Topping and Garnish

08 - 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
09 - Zest of 1 lime
10 - Green sprinkles or lime slices for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly.
02 - Combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until completely smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
04 - Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
05 - Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the cake, spacing them approximately 1 inch apart.
06 - Dissolve the lime gelatin in boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Stir in the cold water.
07 - Slowly pour the gelatin mixture evenly over the cake, ensuring it fills the poke holes completely.
08 - Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the gelatin to set completely.
09 - Spread the whipped topping evenly over the entire surface of the chilled cake.
10 - Sprinkle with fresh lime zest and add green sprinkles or lime slices if desired. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The poke cake technique creates these incredible pockets of lime flavor that burst with every bite
  • It comes together with minimal effort but looks like you spent all day in the kitchen
  • The combination of light, airy cake and bright citrus is absolutely addictive
02 -
  • Dont skip the 15-minute cooling time after baking or the gelatin wont absorb properly into the cake
  • The cake needs to be warm when you pour the gelatin, but not hot enough to melt it completely
  • Refrigeration is non-negotiable—the texture and flavor fully develop during those 2 hours
03 -
  • The wooden spoon handle makes perfectly sized holes, but a chopstick works if you dont have one
  • Run your knife under hot water between cuts for perfectly clean slices

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