Margarita Poke Cake Recipe is bursting with lime flavor. This easy dessert has the perfect combination of lime juice and more. The cake is simple to make and topped with whipped cream.
Margarita Poke Cake Recipe
This Margarita variation of poke cake is so tasty. The lime juice and tequila combine with the cake mix for the best flavor.
It is light and not overly heavy. The entire dessert is wonderful.
What is a poke cake?
After baking, the cake is “poked” with a fork or the end of a wooden spoon. There should be holes all over the cake. This allows the remaining ingredients to be poured into the holes.
This results in a perfectly delicious moist cake.
Ingredients
- White Cake Mix. Plus, the Ingredients to make the cake based on the package instructions.
- Non Alcoholic Margarita Mix
- Tequila, divided
- Limes, zested, divided
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Lime, juiced
- Whipped Topping
- Lime, cut into wedges (for topping)
How to make margarita poke cake
- Make the cake. Use a large bowl to prepare the cake mix based on the package instructions. However, use the margarita mix instead of water in the cake mix. Add in 2 Tbsp of Tequila and 1 of lime zest to the cake batter.
- Bake the cake. Pour into a prepared 9X13 baking pan and bake based on the package instructions.
- Allow to cool. Let the cake cool and then poke holes throughout the cake using the round end of a wooden spoon.
- Get out a medium bowl. Then in a mixing bowl, whisk together then sweetened condensed with 1 tbsp of tequila and then lime juice. Pour this mixture evenly into the holes of the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake. Cover and refrigerate the cake overnight.
- Make the topping. Then mix the whipped topping with ¼ cup of the margarita mix. Spread this topping on top of the cake.
Top with the remaining lime zest and lime wedges. Enjoy!
Jump to recipe below for complete instructions.
How to store
Cover the cake with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate. This will ensure it stays fresh. Stored properly, it will last up to 5 days.
Does Margarita poke cake need to be refrigerated?
Yes. Refrigerate any leftovers of the cake covered for up to 5 days.
Tips for Making Poke Cakes
- The lemon lime flavor will be enhanced if allowed to chill properly in the fridge before serving.
- Poke holes all over the cake. You want holes generously placed all around the cake.
- Fresh lime juice is best but bottled will work in a pinch.
- The cake is so pretty with lime slices on top for garnishment.
Variations
- Pudding. Try using pudding mixes with the sweetened condensed milk. Instant pudding blends perfectly with this to pour on the cake.
- Tequila. You can adjust the amount for your liking or even omit it entirely.
- Cake flavors. Try using Lemon for a tasty lemon lime combination. Strawberry is tasty too with the Lime.
Print this Margarita poke cake recipe below:
Margarita Poke Cake
Margarita Poke Cake Recipe is bursting with lime flavor. This easy dessert has the perfect combination of lime juice and more. The cake is simple to make and topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 1 box White Cake Mix
- *Ingredients to make the cake based on the package instructions
- Non Alcoholic Margarita Mix
- 4 Tbsp Tequila divided
- 2 Limes zested, divided
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz
- 1 Lime juiced
- 8 oz Whipped Topping
- 1 Lime cut into wedges (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix based on the package instructions but use the margarita mix instead of water in the cake mix and add in 2 Tbsp of Tequila and 1 of lime zest to the cake batter. Pour into a prepared 9X13 baking pan and bake based on the package instructions.
- Let the cake cool and then poke holes throughout the cake using the round end of a wooden spoon.
- Then in a mixing bowl, whisk together then sweetened condensed with 1 tbsp of tequila and then lime juice. This pour this mixture evenly into the holes of the cake.
- Cover and refrigerate the cake overnight.
- Then mix the whipped topping with ¼ cup of the margarita mix. Spread this topping on top of the cake. Top with the remaining lime zest and lime wedges. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*Refrigerate any leftovers of the cake covered for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 381kcal, Carbohydrates 60g, Protein 5g, Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 355mg, Potassium 191mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 41g, Vitamin A 113IU, Vitamin C 7mg, Calcium 209mg, Iron 1mg
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