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Lemon Orange JELL-O Cake

Change up that classic poke cake by making this Lemon Orange JELL-O cake! Such a light, refreshing dessert for any time of year!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 173 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box Lemon Cake Mix, prepared with ingredients 18.25 ounce
  • 1 box JELL-O orange gelatin mix 3 ounce
  • 1 cup water boiling
  • 8 ounce Cool Whip thawed

Instructions

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  1. Bake cake in a 13x9 baking dish, as directed on box. Cool completely.
  2. Poke holes over cooled cake using a fork.
  3. In a small bowl, mix gelatin with boiling water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour gelatin over cake slowly, allowing it to fill the holes in the cake. Refrigerate for 4 hours, or overnight.
  4. Top with Cool Whip before serving. ENJOY!

Notes

  • White Cakes work best for most Jello flavors. Today's recipe used lemon cake which was perfect since I wanted a yellow tint to the cake. But if you're making colors for a specific holiday, I would choose to use a white cake mix.
  • You can use boxed cake mixes or from scratch cakes. Just be sure to bake them in a 13x9 and cool completely.
  • Using pudding mix gives this poke cake a whole new flavor profile. For instance, this Coconut Pudding Cake started with a French Vanilla cake mix and is topped with creamy coconut pudding.
  • Add pie filling or lemon curd to the top of your poke cake for more flavor and texture! This Lemon Poke Cake has a combination of lemon Jello and lemon curd. SO tasty!
  • Wipe your knife after each cut to ensure a beautiful clean slice of cake!
  • Can I make Poke Cupcakes? Yes! For cupcakes, bake according to your cake mix package directions for 24 cupcakes. Immediately after baking, poke with a fork all over the top (going about 3/4 way deep). Carefully spoon gelatin over the tops of the cupcakes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Top with Cool Whip and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 173kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 244mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173

% Daily Value*

Calories 173kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 244mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.