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The BEST Lemon Poke Cake (Easy, Refreshing & So Delicious!) Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Best Lemon Poke Cake is an easy, refreshing dessert that combines a moist lemon cake with a tangy lemon glaze and a creamy whipped topping. Perfectly balanced in flavor, it’s a delightful treat for lemon lovers and a great option for gatherings or a refreshing summer dessert.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 package (15.25 ounces) lemon cake mix
  • 1 package (3.4 ounce) instant lemon pudding mix
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs

Lemon Glaze

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Topping

  • 8 ounces Cool Whip (whipped topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF and spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the lemon cake mix and the instant lemon pudding mix to create the dry base for the cake.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the warm water, vegetable oil, and eggs into the dry mix. Whisk everything together until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
  4. Bake the Cake: Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes until the cake turns golden brown and springs back when touched.
  5. Poke Cake Base: Remove the hot cake from the oven and use a fork to poke holes evenly across the entire surface of the cake. This will allow the glaze to soak in.
  6. Prepare Glaze and Pour: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth. Slowly pour this glaze over the hot cake, letting it absorb into the holes you created.
  7. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, enabling the glaze to set and the cake to firm up.
  8. Add Whipped Topping and Chill: Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the cooled cake. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and the topping to set.

Notes

  • Using warm water helps dissolve the pudding mix properly for a smoother batter.
  • Poking holes in the cake when it’s hot ensures the glaze absorbs thoroughly for extra moistness.
  • Allowing the cake to chill for several hours intensifies the lemon flavor and helps the topping firm up.
  • Cool Whip can be substituted with homemade whipped cream for a fresher option.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/the-best-lemon-poke-cake-easy-refreshing-and-so-delicious-recipe/