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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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  1. 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:

    1. 2 (12-ounce) tubs buttercream frosting
    2. 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced or halved
    3. 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

  • For best texture and flavor, refrigerate overnight.

 

  • You can substitute with other fruit-flavored Jell-O if preferred.

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