Luscious Lemon Poke Cake
Poke cakes became popular in the 1970s and are named after the method of poking holes in the cake to allow the filling or sauce to seep into it.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Luscious Lemon Poke Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions and pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake the cake for the recommended time on the package, usually around 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon Jello by dissolving it in boiling water. Stir in cold water, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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Once the cake is out of the oven, use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
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Pour the prepared lemon Jello mixture over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
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Allow the cake to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake and garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
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Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 38g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
