Go Back
+ servings
a slice of lemon poke cake on a white plate
Print Recipe
5 from 3 votes

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
Cook Time25 minutes
Additional Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 35 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 slices
Calories: 176kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 254mg | Sugar: 17g