Description
Cool Cherry Lime Delight Poke Cake delivers zesty summer refreshment with tangy lime gelatin and sweet cherry topping. Creamy whipped cream and juicy cherries crown this simple dessert, making it perfect for gatherings where cool flavors shine.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) box white cake mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 3 egg whites
Jell-O Layers:
- 1 (3 ounces / 85 grams) box cherry Jell-O
- 1 (3 ounces / 85 grams) box lime Jell-O
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water, divided
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cold water, divided
Topping:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) tub of Cool Whip
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Activate the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and meticulously coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent potential sticking.
- Whisk together the white cake mix with specified box ingredients including water, vegetable oil, and egg whites, ensuring a silky-smooth consistency by following package mixing instructions precisely.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula, and bake for 29-33 minutes until a clean toothpick emerges from the center when tested.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 25-30 minutes, maintaining the cake’s structural integrity.
- Using a fork, methodically create uniform rows of holes across the entire cake surface, ensuring deep punctures to maximize Jell-O absorption.
- Prepare both cherry and lime Jell-O packets separately by dissolving each in boiling water, then incorporating cold water into each mixture.
- Carefully distribute alternating spoonfuls of cherry and lime Jell-O mixtures across the cake’s perforated surface, allowing liquid to seep thoroughly into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for a minimum of 1 hour to enable complete Jell-O absorption and initial setting.
- Gently spread a uniform layer of whipped topping across the chilled cake’s surface using a clean offset spatula.
- Return the cake to the refrigerator and allow it to set completely for an additional 1-2 hours, or ideally overnight, before serving chilled.
Notes
- Create this vibrant dessert when you want a showstopping treat that combines tangy and sweet flavors in one delightful cake.
- Poking holes allows the Jell-O to penetrate deeply, creating a super moist and colorful dessert that surprises with every bite.
- Alternating Cherry and Lime Jell-O creates a beautiful marbled effect, making this cake as visually stunning as it is delicious.
- Chilling the cake thoroughly helps the Jell-O set perfectly and intensifies the fruity flavor throughout the entire dessert.
- Cool Whip provides a light, creamy topping that balances the intense fruit flavors and adds a smooth, refreshing finish.
- Prepare this cake in advance, as the overnight chill helps develop the most incredible flavor and texture combination.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg