Need a dessert, but don’t have a ton of time to fuss over making it? Whatever it’s for, this Lemon Poke Cake will exceed all of your expectations! We’ve found an easy way to doctor-up a moist and tangy boxed lemon cake so well that everyone will be asking for the recipe! How do you get there, you might be wondering? You just poke a few holes into top of the cake, fill them in with a rich and citrusy pie filling, and top it with some delicious whipped topping. And that’s that! Super simple and yummy. We’re happy to share this Lemon Poke Cake hack with you, and we hope it amazes everyone’s tastebuds as much as it did ours!
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce) lemon cake mix, plus the ingredients called for on the package
- 1 (21-ounce) can lemon pie filling
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- lemon zest, to taste, for topping
Directions
Step 1 –Cook the lemon cake according to the package directions.
Step 2 –Allow the lemon cake to cool completely.
Step 3 –Use the bottom of the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the top of the cake.
Step 4 –Spoon and spread the lemon pie filling onto the cake, ensuring the holes are filled.
Step 5 –Spread the whipped topping over the top and sprinkle with the lemon zest.
Step 6 –Refrigerate the cake for 1 hour.
Step 7 –Slice and serve.
