Description
A delightful Lemon Burst Poke Cake combines a moist cake base with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for gatherings or a simple evening dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch cake pan.
- Combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, and water in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the lemon zest for flavor.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Poke holes all over the cake using a fork or skewer.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon extract in a bowl.
- Drizzle the lemon mixture over the warm cake.
- Chill the cake completely in the fridge.
- Top with whipped topping just before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lemons. Substitute lemon cake mix with yellow cake mix if needed.