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Lemon Poke Cake

This Lemon Poke Cake is an easy and delicious lemon dessert that is simple to make. Triple lemon poke cake is perfect for your next party.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill4 hours
Total Time4 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Poke Cake recipe
Servings: 12
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Carrie Barnard

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 you would like.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
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