Lemons – how I love every single thing about your citrusy goodness. You are full of vitamin C and vitamin C is my best friend – hello, collagen – because we need vitamin C to produce collagen. From lemonade to Lemonade Poke Cake, I’m all about lemons.
According to Medical News Today, lemons have so many health benefits. And, because I follow the 80/20 rule (eat healthy foods 80% of the time and indulgent foods 20% of the time) I enjoy Lemonade Poke Cake from time to time. I mean, lemons, right?
I’m crazy for easy recipes, especially cake recipes that are made in 9×13 baking pans and have lots of glaze on top, like this Honey Bun Cake.
Lemonade Poke Cake is another easy cake that is always a hit at parties. Poke cakes have been around for a long time and you can find any flavor you like – from chocolate to strawberry and of course, lemonade – my personal fave.
Lemonade Poke Cake
For this recipe, you’ll need a lemon cake mix. Don’t worry. We’re going to transform this cake mix by adding a small box of instant lemon pudding and 4 eggs. Of course, we’ll add oil and water too. (Check out the recipe below).
Combine the lemon cake mix, lemon pudding, eggs, oil, and water together in a mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed for two minutes. Pour batter into a 9×13 baking pan.
Bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean.
While the cake is cooling (10-15 minutes), make the glaze by mixing thawed lemonade concentrate and 3 cups of powdered sugar.
Poke holes in the cake while it’s still warm. You can use the end of a wooden spoon, a skewer or even a large plastic straw to poke the holes in the cake.
Slowly pour the glaze over the cake and let cool completely. (I store this cake in the fridge.)
Cut into squares and serve with a dollop of whipped topping.
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 small box (3.4 oz.) instant lemon pudding
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 cup water
- 6 oz. frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, lemon pudding, eggs, oil and water. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into a 9x13 pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350º or until a toothpick inserted near the middle of the cake comes out clean.
- Let cake cool on a rack for about 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the thawed lemonade concentrate with the powdered sugar.
- Poke holes in the warm cake with the end of a wooden spoon. Slowly pour glaze over cake. Let cool completely before serving. Store in the refrigerator. Cut into squares to serve. Top each square with a dollop of whipped topping.
I could only find a 12 oz. can of lemonade concentrate at my local grocery store. I used 6 ounces for the glaze and made lemonade with the remaining concentrate.
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I think this is an excellent year round dessert. It looks pretty easy to make. I look forward to making this!
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Poke cake and dump cakes seem to be coming back from the old recipe boxes. We love how easy and great tasting this cake is to make and enjoy.
I’ve never had a poke cake before. This sounds yummy. I must give it a go. I made one with cinnamon this weekend. Will have to try that when the other is finished. Yum!!!
That looks like an amazing cake and dessert. I always liked lemons so I am glad it has health benefits as well as a great taste.
oh my you had me at cake but a lemon poke cake! SIGN ME UP! ill def be making this for a few friends who really enjoy lemon flavored dessert!
This does look like an amazing dessert. I’m pretty sure I’d love it. I’m all about lemonade. And cake!
OK my goodness this sounds absolutely delicious! I could most definitely do with a slice or two with a cup of tea right now. Yum.
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Your lemonade poke cake looks so yummy and delightful! A fabulous recipe that says “welcome spring!” Thank you so much for sharing your special recipe.
I just recently learned of poke cakes. I can’t believe I had never tried one before. I love the idea of lemonade cake. I bet it’s refreshing!
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I am actually drinking a hot lemonade now and glad I came to this post. Why not try making this desert too, right? Let’s see how will it be. Hopefully it will taste good.
I love poke cake! This lemonade poke cake looks absolutely delicious. Perfect for spring because lemon cake makes me think of spring.
It has been so long since I’ve had a poke cake, I completely forgot about them. This looks delicious!
I can almost smell the freshness of it. It looks and sound delicious, perfect for dessert indeed!
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I love lemon flavor so I am sure i will love this cake! It look divine!
Oh lemon, this is so delicious! I think this will be a hit here.
I don’t think I’ve ever had lemonade poke cake before. But I do have a sweet tooth so I can’t wait to try that. Looks super easy to make with little ingredients. Thanks for the recipe!
This poke cake looks delicious I can eat every day. I like that you made with cake mix. which is so easy too.
I love everything lemon! This looks like it would be absolutely amazing.
Yummy… Whatever flavor you use it’s sure to be a hit.
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I have never had Lemonade Poke Cake but it looks good.