Lemon Poke Cake
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.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Additional Time3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 slices
Calories: 176kcal
- 1 lemon cake mix plus required ingredients
- (2) 3.4 ounce instant lemon pudding mixes
- 2.5 cups milk
- 1 8 ounce container Cool Whip
- lemon zest optional
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.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 254mg | Sugar: 17g