Margarita Poke Cake Recipe
Margarita Poke Cake is a fun, boozy dessert inspired by the classic cocktail. A soft lime cake is infused with a tequila-lime syrup, then topped with fluffy whipped topping and zesty lime zest. Perfect for parties, this refreshing and tangy cake brings a tropical twist to your dessert table!
Servings: 4
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $5-$8
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
For the Margarita Syrup:
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup tequila (or orange juice for a non-alcoholic version)
Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lime zest
- Lime slices and coarse sugar for garnish (optional)
Notes
Cooking Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, mix cake mix, water, oil, eggs, lime juice, and lime zest. Beat until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into the dish and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the margarita syrup: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and tequila.
- Poke holes in the cake: Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the cake, then slowly pour the syrup over it. Let it soak for 20 minutes.
- Make whipped topping: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate: Spread whipped cream over the cake, sprinkle lime zest, and garnish with lime slices.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.