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a slice of lemon poke cake on a white plate

Lemon Poke Cake

Samantha Erb
Lemon Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that marries the tangy freshness of lemon with the sweetness of cake. Infused with lemon pudding and topped with Cool Whip, this cake is a citrus lover's dream.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 18 slices
Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon cake mix plus required ingredients
  • 2 3.4 ounce lemon pudding mixes
  • 2.5 cups milk
  • 1 8 ounce container Cool Whip
  • lemon zest optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare lemon cake mix according to package instructions in a 9x13 baking dish. 
  • Meanwhile, prepare the lemon pudding mixes by mixing it with the milk. Set aside until needed.
  • Once the cake is cooked, remove it from the oven and immediately poke holes in the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon. 
  • Spread the lemon pudding mix over the surface of the cake, spreading it evenly using a spatula.
  • Allow the cake to cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Spread the cool whip over the chilled cake. 
  • Garnish with lemon zest if you’d like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 254mgSugar: 17g
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