Easy Lemon Poke Cake in a 9×13 Pan
This easy 9x13 lemon poke cake is filled with bright lemon flavor from cake, jello and lemon curd. A classic spring dessert that’s perfect for Easter and family dinners.
Servings: 15
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 box lemon cake mix 15.25 oz
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
For the Jello layer:
- 3 ounces lemon jello 1 small box
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
For topping:
- 1¾ cups lemon curd
- 8 ounces cool whip thawed
- lemon slices/zest for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer with a large bowl), mix the cake mix, milk, eggs and oil for 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.1 box lemon cake mix, 1 cup 2% milk, 3 large eggs, ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- Bake for 21-26 minutes or until the center of the cake bounces back when you touch it.
- Allow the cake to cool for 5 minutes, then poke holes all over the top of the cake using a long-tined fork or a skewer.
- Mix the jello powder with the boiling water in a medium bowl. Use a whisk to stir until the powder dissolves. Then mix in the cold water. Pour the jello over the cake so that it soaks into the holes.3 ounces lemon jello, ½ cup boiling water, ½ cup cold water
- Allow the cake to cool for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Spoon and spread the lemon curd evenly over the top of the cake, then spread Cool Whip evenly on top of the lemon curd. Decorate with lemon zest or sliced lemons. Store in the refrigerator until serving.1¾ cups lemon curd, 8 ounces cool whip
Notes
Do not store this cake at room temperature. It should always be refrigerated. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
The calories shown are based on the cake being cut into 15 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of cake. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg
