Lemon Poke Cake

This moist lemon poke cake is easy to make with cake mix and instant pudding; poke holes in the warm cake to let it absorb the sweet and tangy lemon glaze.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 1338 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.33333298563957 cup lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

To make the cake: Stir cake mix and instant pudding together in a large bowl. Add water, oil, and eggs; mix until smooth and well blended. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. While cake is still hot, poke holes in the top with a fork.

Step 4

To make the sweet lemon glaze: Mix lemon juice and confectioners sugar together in a small bowl until smooth; pour over hot cake and allow to seep into the holes. Let cake cool completely before serving.