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Strawberry-Lime Daiquiri Poke Cake

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Updated May 24, 2022
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This impressive cake is an adult version of the beloved poke cake inspired by a refreshing summer drink!

Strawberry-Lime Daiquiri Poke Cake

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 2 hr 15 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for two 8-inch round pans, adding grated lime peel to batter. Remove from pan to cooling rack; cool completely, about 1 hour. Wash and dry cake pans.
  • Step 
    2
    Return cooled cake layers to clean 8-inch round pans. With thin stirring straw, toothpick or skewer, pierce cakes at 1/2-inch intervals.
  • Step 
    3
    In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in rum, lime juice and gelatin. Stir until completely dissolved. Spoon half of gelatin mixture over each cake. Refrigerate 1 to 3 hours to allow gelatin to set in cakes.
  • Step 
    4
    To remove cakes from pans, dip pans in warm water 10 seconds. Unmold 1 cake onto serving platter; spread about 1 cup frosting on top of cake. Unmold second cake; carefully place on first cake on platter.
  • Step 
    5
    Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Garnish with strawberries and lime. Loosely cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.

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