Delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Poke Cake Recipe to Try Today!
This Lemon Cream Cheese Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that combines bright, zesty flavors with creamy textures. Perfect for any occasion, it promises to be a showstopper that will leave your guests asking for more!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
- 3 large Eggs
- Water (as per package instructions)
- Oil (as per package instructions)
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Fresh Lemon Zest
- 8 oz Full-fat Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Whipped Topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, water, and oil. Mix until well combined, but be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Then, using the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw, poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- In a small bowl, mix together additional lemon juice and powdered sugar to create a lemon syrup. Pour this mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Fold in whipped topping until fluffy and well blended.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cake.
- Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors meld together.
- Before serving, you can garnish with extra lemon zest or fresh berries for a delightful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Allowing the cake to rest in the refrigerator helps the flavors develop and ensures that the cream cheese layer sets nicely. For a twist, try adding a layer of lemon curd on top of the cream cheese filling or mix in some fresh blueberries or raspberries.