Lemon Poke Cake
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Lemon Poke Cake
Description
The Lemon Poke Cake recipe starts with a vanilla cake mix enhanced with fresh lemon zest for brightness. Once baked in a 9x13-inch pan, evenly spaced holes are made in the cake to allow the lemon instant pudding mixture to soak in, infusing the cake with creamy lemon flavor and moisture. The pudding layer is prepared with milk and poured over the warm cake, then chilled to set.
While cooling, the frosting is prepared by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice and zest, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy. This frosting is spread evenly over the cooled cake, bringing a rich, tangy cream layer that complements the light lemon cake and pudding beneath.
Garnishing with sliced lemon and extra zest adds a fresh visual touch and enhances the lemon aroma. The cake delivers a balance of sweet and tart in each bite, suitable for dessert or celebrations that call for a citrus-flavored cake.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix and ingredients needed as directed on the box
- 2 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 3.4 ounce instant lemon pudding mix
- 2 cups milk whole
- 8 ounce cream cheese softened
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice fresh
- 1 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp. lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box.
- Add the 2 tbsp. of lemon zest to the cake mix batter.
- Bake the cake mix batter as directed on the box in a 9x13 baking dish.
- Remove the cake from the oven, poke holes in the cake 5 in a row by 8 rows, and set it to the side.
- In a medium-sized bowl add the pudding mix, milk, and mix until thick.
- Gently pour the pudding mix onto the cake, making sure it is evenly spread.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting while the cake cools.
- In the bowl of a mixer add the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream and lemon zest.
- Mix on medium until well combined.
- Begin to frost the cake, if it is completely cooled.
- Make sure to spread the frosting over the cake evenly.
- Garnish as the cake with sliced lemons and lemon zest if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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