Lemon Poke Cake

Lemon Poke Cake is a deliciously sweet and tart treat that's made with a boxed lemon cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, and fluffy whipped topping! The best part, it only requires 15 minutes of hands-on prep time!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon cake, lemon pudding cake

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Cooling Time: 1

Total Time: 1 40

Servings: people

Calories: 131kcal

INGREDIENTS

1 (15oz.) box lemon cake mix
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 (3.9oz.) boxes instant lemon pudding mix
2 cups cold whole milk
8 ounces whipped topping thawed
Lemon zest and slices for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with a light coating of cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until thoroughly combined.
1 (15oz.) box lemon cake mix, 1 cup water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool, then using the handle of a wooden spoon poke holes over each inch of the cake. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk. Whisk together until smooth.
2 (3.9oz.) boxes instant lemon pudding mix, 2 cups cold whole milk
Pour pudding over cake and spread evenly.
Refrigerate for one hour.
Spread the whipped topping over the pudding layer.
8 ounces whipped topping
Top with sliced lemons and zest. Serve.
Lemon zest and slices

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