Lemon Poke Cake
A classic and cheerful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/4 cup lemon zest (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake according to the package instructions or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- Mix the sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice in a separate bowl until well combined. Pour this mixture over the cake, filling the holes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, giving it time to absorb all that delicious lemon goodness.
- Spread whipped topping over the cooled cake.
- Optional: Sprinkle lemon zest on top and garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Make this cake a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Sift the cake mix before use for a lighter texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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