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.
This Margarita variation of poke cake is so tasty. The lime juice and tequila combine with the cake mix for the best flavor. It has similar flavor to Margarita Cupcakes.
It is a light and not overly heavy cake recipe. The entire dessert is wonderful, and you can try even more of the Best Poke Cake Recipes along with Fireball Poke Cake and Hawaiian Wedding Cake. If you love cannoli’s, try Cannoli Poke Cake.
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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. Make sure to grab the mix that does not include alcohol.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk. Don’t substitute for regular milk as this gives the delicious cake the perfect texture.
- Lime. Fresh lime juice is recommended.
- Whipped Topping. Try using store bought or Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe.
Find the complete ingredient at the bottom of the page in the recipe card.
Variations
- Pudding. Try using pudding mixes with the sweetened condensed milk. Instant pudding blends perfectly with this to pour on the cake. Vanilla pudding is delicious paired with a box vanilla cake mix.
- 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.
- Food Coloring. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the batter.
How to Make Margarita Poke Cake
Step 1. 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. Then add in Tequila and lime zest to the cake batter.
Step 2. Bake the cake. Pour batter into a prepared 9X13 baking pan and bake based on the box instructions.
Step 3. Allow to cool. Let the cake cool and then poke holes throughout the cake using the round end of a wooden spoon.
Step 4. Then in a mixing bowl, whisk together then sweetened condensed with tequila and then lime juice. Pour the batter evenly into the holes of the cake. Refrigerate the cake. Cover and refrigerate the cake overnight.
Step 5. Make the topping. Combine the whipped topping with the margarita mix. Spread this topping on top of the cake. Garnish with the remaining lime zest and lime wedges.
Step 6. Slice and enjoy.
Storage
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.
Expert Tips
- 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.
More margarita desserts
More easy poke cakes
- Strawberry Jello Poke Cake
- Easy Cherry Poke Cake Recipe
- Lemon Poke Cake Recipe
- Pineapple Poke Cake Recipe
- Red Velvet Poke Cake
- Strawberry Poke Cake
Make this today and leave a comment once you do. I love hearing from you.
Margarita Poke Cake
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!
I will make this and put lime Jello in with the cake ingredients. I would prefer a cream cheese tequila frosting. Will that work?
Hey Lisa – I haven’t tested that yet but I think it would work great. I would start with our Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe and slowly add in Blanco or Silver Tequila 1 teaspoon at a time until you can slightly taste it in the frosting. Let me know how it turns out!