Description
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
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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). 
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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
- For best texture and flavor, refrigerate overnight.
 
- You can substitute with other fruit-flavored Jell-O if preferred.
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
 - Calories: 340 kcal
 - Sugar: 35g
 - Sodium: 250mg
 - Fat: 16g
 - Saturated Fat: 5g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 8g
 - Trans Fat: 0g
 - Carbohydrates: 47g
 - Fiber: 0g
 - Protein: 3g
 - Cholesterol: 45mg