Strawberry Lemonade Poke Cake Recipe– two favorite flavors in one easy dessert! Lemon cake mix, eggs, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, strawberry Jell-O, lemon pudding mix, and cool whip. I have to bring it to all of the potlucks I’m invited to. It is always the first dessert to go and everyone asks for the recipe! Make it today!
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, beat together cake mix, 1 cup water, the eggs, oil, lemon zest, and juice with an electric mixer at low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium, and mix for 2 minutes more.
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake according to package directions or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is still warm, bring 1 cup water to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan. Add strawberry jello mix; stir until dissolved. Stir in the remaining ¼ cup cold water. Use a chopstick to poke holes all over the cake. Pour the gelatin mixture evenly over top. Chill until completely cool, about 1 hour to overnight.
In a large bowl,stir together lemon pudding mix and milk. Let stand until slightly thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Spread the pudding mixture the over cake. Garnish with strawberries and lemon slices.
Notes:
Make sure to use a box of instant pudding.
If you can't find lemon cake mix, you can substitute a box of yellow cake mix or white cake mix.
Substitute lemonade concentrate for water to boost the lemon flavor.
Feel free to add a layer of chopped strawberries on top of the cake before adding the frosting.
This cake is best made the day before and refrigerated overnight.
Store the cake covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.