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ULTIMATE LEMON POKE CAKE (+Video)

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The Ultimate Lemon Poke Cake is made with lemon cake mix, lemon jell-o and topped with a delicious whipped lemon cream frosting! #lemonpokecake #dessert
The Ultimate Lemon Poke Cake is made with lemon cake mix, lemon jell-o and topped with a delicious whipped lemon cream frosting!

ULTIMATE LEMON POKE CAKE

I have a serious soft spot for lemon desserts. My family isn’t as big a fan as me though. Every year for my birthday, I ask for a lemon cake. This Ultimate Lemon Poke Cake sure hits the spot. It’s not only simple to make but it is always a hit with fellow lemon lovers like me.
Ultimate Lemon Poke Cake, slice on a plate

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CAN I USE OTHER FLAVORS FOR POKE CAKES?

Absolutely! The combinations are fun and endless. This recipe is similar to the one I use for my STRAWBERRY JELL-O POKE CUPCAKES. That recipe is just a white cake mix with strawberry jell-o. Or, in this recipe, you could substitute the lemon cake mix with a white or yellow cake mix and switch up the different jell-o flavors. A red, white and blue one would be perfect for your 4th of July celebrations!Ultimate Lemon Poke Cake recipe from The Country Cook

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
lemon cake mix
ingredients needed to make cake: eggs, oil and water
lemon jell-o
hot water
cold water
lemon frosting
whipped toppinglemon cake mix, eggs, oil, lemon jell-o, hot water, cold water, lemon frosting, whipped topping

HOW TO MAKE ULTIMATE LEMON POKE CAKE:

Bake cake according to package, remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes, then poke holes all around the cake with fork, set aside.lemon cake with fork holesIn bowl whisk together jello and hot water until jello is dissolved.lemon-jello mixed together with water
Whisk in the cold water then pour over the cake. Place in refrigerator to chill for 2-3 hours. To make frosting: In a large bowl add frosting and beat with hand mixer until fluffy.lemon frosting mixed with whipped topping
Fold in the whipped topping then spread over chilled cake. Place back in refrigerator for about 2 hours to chill. Top with lemon slices if desired.

slices, Lemon Poke Cake with fresh lemon

Enjoy!

Ultimate Lemon Poke Cake recipe

ULTIMATE LEMON POKE CAKE

The Ultimate Lemon Poke Cake is made with lemon cake mix, lemon jell-o and topped with a delicious whipped lemon cream frosting!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Poke Cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • (ingredients needed to make cake; eggs, oil and water)
  • 1 (3 oz) package lemon jell-o
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup cold water

For the frosting:

  • 1 tub lemon frosting
  • 1/2 tub (4 oz) whipped topping (COOL WHIP)

Instructions

  • Bake cake according to package. Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes.
  • Poke holes all around the cake with fork, set aside.
  • In bowl whisk together jello and hot water until jello is dissolved. Whisk in cold water then pour over the cake.
  • Place cake in refrigerator to chill for 2-3 hours.
  • To make frosting in bowl add your frosting and beat with hand mixer until fluffy.
  • Fold in the whipped topping then spread over chilled cake.
  • Place back in refrigerator for about 2 hours to chill.
  • Top with lemon slices if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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CRAVING MORE LEMON RECIPES? GIVE THESE A TRY!
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ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE
LEMON DREAM CAKE
STRAWBERRY JELL-O POKE CUPCAKES
LEMON RASPBERRY POKE CAKE
LEMON BLUEBERRY POKE CAKE
WARM WINTER LEMON CAKE
STARBUCK’S LEMON LOAF CAKE

About Brandie @ The Country Cook

I’m a regular home cook, like most of you, doing my best to get a good meal on the table for my family. I like to say the recipes on here are recipes for the busy cook (you know who you are). You can still get a good meal on the table, with a few shortcuts to help you along the way. I hope you’ll find lots of recipes here that you’ll love and hopefully will become family favorites. Read more...

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Comments

  2. Claudine

    5 stars
    Oh, YUM! I love anything lemon and I WILL be making this very soon. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
    Claudine in Fort Worth, TX

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  3. Vicki Murphy

    5 stars
    This cake was absolutely a hit, my husband and son just loved it. I made it again today for someone I work with when she found out it was lemon. Turned out perfect,
    I’m going to try it with Orange and Strawberry as well,
    Thanks so much for such a great recipe.

    Reply

  4. Holly

    5 stars
    I made them as cupcakes and they are amazing! My dad loves lemon so I made them for Father’s Day and I know he’s going to devour them! Thanks for the awesome recipe! Definitely going to be making them again

    Reply

  5. Angie

    Getting ready to make this cake. Sounds very good!! How many days ahead can I make this cake before serving it. Thanks

    Reply

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