How to Make Lemon Curd Poke Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of tangy lemon desserts, you're going to love this Lemon Curd Poke Cake. It's a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the zesty flavor of lemons with the sweetness of cake and the creamy texture of lemon curd. This cake is the perfect choice for a summer gathering, a potluck, or just a special treat for yourself.

This recipe is incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort. The result is a moist and flavorful cake that wi...

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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix (such as Duncan Hines® Perfectly Moist Lemon Supreme)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (11 ounce) jar lemon curd
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 lemon curd poke cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix cake mix, eggs, water, and oil in a large bowl until well blended. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 27 minutes. Transfer cake to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes.
  • Poke holes into the top of the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon, about 1/2 inch apart.
  • Pour lemon curd over the cake and spread with a spatula until lemon curd is absorbed into the holes. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Frost with whipped topping and sprinkle with lemon zest. Keep refrigerated until serving.
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 224mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 36mg