Luscious Lemon Poke Cake

Poke cakes became popular in the 1970s and are named after the technique of poking holes in the cake to allow a sauce or filling to penetrate the cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Luscious Lemon Poke Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Cake mix
• 1 box Lemon Jello mix
• 1.5 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Cold water
• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 4 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 container Whipped topping
• optional for garnish Lemon slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions and bake in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. While the cake is baking, dissolve the lemon Jello mix in boiling water. Stir in cold water.
4. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and poke holes all over the top with a fork.
5. Pour the Jello mixture over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
6. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow the Jello to set.
7. In a mixing bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, and whipped topping. Mix until well combined.
8. Spread the whipped topping mixture over the chilled cake.
9. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 38g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.