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Lemonade Poke Cake

Lemonade Poke Cake: A Refreshing Twist on Summer Desserts

Lemonade Poke Cake is a light and tangy dessert that brings refreshing citrus flavors to your summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Or homemade
  • 3 large Eggs Refer to box instructions if using mix
  • 1 cup Water Use milk for richness if desired
For the Lemonade Mixture
  • 1 cup Frozen Lemonade Concentrate Thawed
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
For Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Frosting Optional; white or lemon
  • Sprinkles Optional; for decoration

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), grease and flour baking pan, and prepare cake batter.
  2. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and edges are golden.
  3. Cool the cake for about 15 minutes in the pan on a wire rack.
  4. Poke holes in the cake with a fork, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart.
  5. Combine thawed lemonade concentrate and powdered sugar in a bowl, whisk until smooth.
  6. Pour the lemonade mixture evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  7. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  8. Optional: Add frosting and sprinkles before serving for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra citrus flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the lemonade mixture.

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