Cherry Limeade Poke Cake is the perfect summery potluck dessert. Easy to make with a box of cake mix.

Doctored Cake Mix Recipe

While baking from scratch is my favorite, I love a good cake mix recipe. Starting a dessert with a box of cake mix is a huge time saver. For this poke cake, a box of white cake mix is used. It is mixed with oil, egg whites, and lime zest and baked in a 13×9-inch baking dish.

Poke Cake Filling

A poke cake involves poking holes in a cake and pouring filling into the holes. The filling creates a super moist cake. For this version, cherry Jello is used. Not only does it add lots of cherry flavor, it gives the cake a wonderful red and white color palette.

How To Make Cherry Limeade Poke Cake

Prepare the cake. Mix the batter with water, vegetable oil, egg whites, and lime zest. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Poke holes and pour gelatin mixture into the holes.

Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Spread Cool Whip on top.

Recommended Equipment

Hand-Held Electric Mixer– this Kitchenaid Hand-Held Mixer is sturdy and really gets the job done.

9×13-inch Baking Dish– I love to use a glass baking dish for this recipe because it really shows off the colors in the cake.

What To Use To Poke The Holes

You want the holes to be fairly substantial. A fork is too small. I use the end of a wooden spoon.

Can I Use Whipped Cream"

Yes! Instead of Cool...