How to Make a Strawberry Lemon Poke Cake: 7 Simple Steps
This Strawberry Lemon Poke Cake is a refreshing and delightful dessert perfect for summer gatherings. A moist lemon cake is infused with strawberry gelatin and topped with a fluffy whipped cream frosting.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 15.25 oz lemon cake mix plus ingredients called for on the package
- 3 oz strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the lemon cake mix according to the package directions and pour the batter into the prepared dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, combine strawberry gelatin with 2 cups of boiling water in a medium bowl. Stir until dissolved, then add 1 cup of cold water.
- Remove cake from oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Poke holes all over the cake with a fork.
- Pour gelatin mixture evenly over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries before serving.
Notes
To enhance the flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cake batter. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.