Lemon Poke Cake
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 13.25 ounces lemon cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 3.4 ounces vanilla instant pudding
- ¾ cup sour cream
For the Lemon Filling:
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
For the Topping:
- 8 ounces whipped topping
Instructions
To Make the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the cake ingredients. Mix until just combined following the box instructions.13.25 ounces lemon cake mix, 1 cup water, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 3 eggs, 3.4 ounces vanilla instant pudding, ¾ cup sour cream
- Transfer the batter to the pan, and follow box directions for baking (mine said 26-31 minutes). Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done (it should come out clean).
To Make the Lemon Filling:
- Whisk the sweetened condensed milk with the lemon juice. Avoid letting it sit too long because it will firm up.14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes in the cake, then pour the mixture over it and smooth into an even layer.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the whipped topping.
To Apply the Whipped Topping:
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the cooled cake using a spatula.8 ounces whipped topping
- Garnish with lemon slices, slice and serve!
- Scroll up and see the post for tips, FAQs, and storage information.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of cake. Actual calories will vary.
*For the cake ingredients, use whatever is listed on the box of cake mix + sour cream and instant pudding (even if there's pudding in the mix). The egg, oil, and water amounts may differ slightly than what's listed in the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Poke Cake
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
236
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
20
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
213
mg
9
%
Potassium
121
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
26
g
29
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
151
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
117
mg
12
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
