Key Lime Poke Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup sour cream or yogurt
• 1 can (about 300g) of lime juice (fresh squeezed or bottled)
• Zest of 2 limes
• 8 oz cream cheese (for topping)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, and lime zest.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
6. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
8. Spread the cream cheese evenly on top of the cooled cake.
9. Garnish with fresh lime slices or lime zest for added flavor and color.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming the cake is cut into 8 pieces) Calories: 450kcal, Fat: 20g, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 6g

Dish Characteristics:

• This dish is a combination of a traditional poke cake and a key lime pie, resulting in a unique and refreshing dessert.
• The key lime juice gives the cake a citrusy and tangy flavor that is popular in American cuisine.
• The cream cheese frosting adds a rich and creamy texture to the cake.

User Comments:

1. "This was an amazing combination of flavors! The key lime gave such a fresh taste."
2. "The cream cheese frosting was so creamy and added a great texture to the cake."
3. "I loved how easy this recipe was to follow and how delicious it tasted."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. If fresh limes are not available, bottled lime juice can be used as a substitute.
• Do not overmix the batter; this can lead to a tough cake. Mix until just combined.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to ensure the frosting sets properly.