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Lemon Jello Poke Cake Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Family Favorite

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A tangy, bright, and irresistible lemon poke cake made with just five ingredients. This moist and soft dessert is perfect for family dinners and celebrations, loved by both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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  • 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water (for cake batter)
  • 3 oz lemon Jello powder
  • 1 cup boiling water (for Jello)
  • 1 cup cold water (for Jello)
  • 3.4 oz instant lemon pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • Whipped topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 cup water. Mix with a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth. Pour evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  3. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The top should be golden and spring back when lightly pressed.
  4. While the cake bakes, dissolve the lemon Jello powder in 1 cup boiling water, whisking until fully dissolved. Stir in 1 cup cold water and set aside to cool slightly but do not let it set.
  5. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes. Using a fork, poke holes evenly all over the cake surface about 1 inch apart. Pour the lemon Jello mixture slowly over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes with a hand mixer). Spread the pudding evenly over the soaked cake.
  7. Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld and the pudding set. Add dollops of whipped topping before serving if desired.

Notes

Use boiling water to fully dissolve the lemon Jello powder. Let the cake cool before poking holes to prevent breaking. Do not let the Jello set before pouring over the cake. Overbaking can dry out the cake. For extra zing, add lemon zest to the batter or pudding topping. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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