Creamy Lemon "Poke" Cake Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon "Poke" Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box lemon cake mix; 1 1/4 cups water (for cake); 1/3 cup oil (for cake); 3 eggs (for cake); 16 ounces cream cheese, -softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/8 cup lemon juice; 2 (4 ounce) boxes instant lemon pudding mix (or pie filling); 4 cups cold milk (for pudding); 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Servings: persons

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["Bake cake according to box directions, using two 8 inch round pans.", "While cake is baking, whip together cream cheese, lemon juice and powdered sugar into creamy frosting.", "When cake is done baking, cool for ten minutes then spread approximately 1/3 frosting on top only of the first cake round.", "Place second cake round directly on top of first and poke appx. 10-15 holes down through cakes with round handle of wooden spoon, staying at least 1/2 inch away from edge of cake at 1-inch intervals.", "Make pudding as directed.", "Using a small funnel, immediately pour about 1/2 of the thin pudding into holes.", "Let remaining pudding mixture stand to thicken slightly.", "Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.", "Spoon thickened pudding over top of cake, swirling with a toothpick to ""frost"" cake.", "Sprinkle grated lemon peel over top of cake to garnish.", "Refridgerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Store cake in refrigerator."]

905

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) box lemon cake mix, 1 1/4 cups water (for cake), 1/3 cup oil (for cake), 3 eggs (for cake), and more.

Yes, Creamy Lemon "Poke" Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Creamy Lemon "Poke" Cake

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