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Strawberry Lemonade Poke Cake

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This bright and refreshing poke cake combines zesty lemon cake, sweet strawberry Jell-O filling, and creamy buttercream frosting for the perfect summer dessert. Easy to make and full of fruity flavor! 

Ingredients

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For the Cake Batter:

  • 1 (15 ¼-ounce) box lemon cake mix
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) box vanilla instant pudding
  • ¾ cup lemonade
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 5 eggs

For the Strawberry Filling:

  • 1 ¼ cups lemonade
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) box strawberry Jell-O

For the Topping:

 

  • 2 (12-ounce) tubs buttercream frosting
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced or halved
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:

    • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
    • Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.

  • Make the Cake Batter:

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix and pudding mix.
    • Add lemonade, oil, and eggs, whisking until smooth.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

  • Bake the Cake:

    • Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes).

  • Prepare the Strawberry Filling:

    • In a small saucepan, bring lemonade to a low simmer over medium heat.
    • Remove from heat, stir in strawberry Jell-O, and mix until fully dissolved (about 3 minutes).
    • Set aside to cool to room temperature (about 10 minutes).

  • Poke & Fill the Cake:

    • Once the cake is cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke about 24 holes evenly across the cake.
    • Spoon the Jell-O mixture into the holes.

  • Chill the Cake:

    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight for the best texture).

 

  • Frost & Garnish:

    • Remove the cake from the refrigerator.
    • Spread the buttercream frosting evenly over the top.
    • Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

  • You can make the frosting from scratch or use store-bought for convenience.
  • For a more vibrant flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the frosting or the cake batter.

 

  • Letting the cake chill overnight will allow the flavors to meld and improve the texture.

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