Description
This St. Patricks Day Lime Poke Cake features irresistible lime flavor and a fluffy whipped topping. It’s easy to prepare, making it a delightful homemade treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by buttering it.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a measuring cup, mix the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar at medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Gradually add the beaten eggs into the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 30 minutes afterwards.
- Poke holes approximately 1 inch apart across the surface of the cake using a fork.
- Dissolve the lime gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, then mix in 1/2 cup of cold water, and pour this over the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to set.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla until fluffy.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake, sprinkle with green sanding sugar, and serve.
Notes
Ensure the buttermilk is well shaken for the best results.
For a festive touch, the green sanding sugar can be replaced with themed decorations for holidays.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 234mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg