Description

This St. Patricks Day Lime Poke Cake offers a refreshing lime flavor combined with a fluffy texture and creamy topping. Perfect for celebrations and gatherings, it’s an easy and delightful treat for everyone.

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

Notes

Ensure that the cake is completely cooled before poking holes for the gelatin to soak properly.
Using cold heavy cream will yield a better whipped texture when making the topping.
The cake works well with other flavored gelatins if you want to try variations.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 80mg