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Lemon Poke Cake
5 from 4 votes

Lemon Poke Cake

Deliciously easy Lemon Poke Cake! Made with boxed cake and lemon gelatin, this poke cake gets even better when you add homemade lemon curd. It's the dreamy creamy citrus dessert of your dreams.

Prep Time
10 mins
Chill Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 20 slices
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix with ingredients to prepare according to package
  • 1 box lemon gelatin dessert 3 ounce, Jell-O brand
  • 1 cup water boiling
  • 1 pint lemon curd
  • 16 ounce Cool Whip thawed
  • ½ cup Nilla Wafer cookie crushed

Instructions

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  1. Prepare yellow cake mix according to package in a 13x9 baking dish. Remove from oven and poke holes all over cake. I use a meat thermometer for this (skewer or wooden spoon handle would work too!).
  2. Combine gelatin with boiling water. Pour over warm cake, into poked holes.
  3. Refrigerate cake with plastic wrap for 4 hours, or overnight.
  4. Before serving, spread lemon curd over top of cake. Top with Cool Whip and crushed cookies.
  5. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days. ENJOY.

Notes

  • Use homemade or store bought lemon curd (found in baking aisle).
  • If you'd like, you can substitute lemon pudding for the curd. After pouring your gelatin on the cake, whisk 1 box (3.4oz) instant lemon pudding mix with 2 cup milk. Pour over cake. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Top with Cool whip and cookies.
  • Swap out yellow cake mix for lemon cake mix instead!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Sodium 206mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%

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