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A slice of a yellow cake topped with a white frosting and a half a strawberry and a mint sprig on a small plate.
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5 from 10 votes

Lemon Poke Cake

This lemon poke cake is perfectly refreshing. Its filled with lemon curd and topped with creamy whipped cream for the perfect spring or summer dessert!

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • eggs (oil/butter, and water as called for on cake mix box)
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups lemon curd
  • 8 oz cool whip

Instructions

  • Prepare cake mix and bake according to package directions.
  • Allow cake to cool for about 5 minutes, then poke all over with a wooden spoon, or fork.
  • Pour lemon curd evenly over the cake and spread evenly to try to fill all the holes.
  • Cover cake and put it in the fridge till cool.
  • Top cake with cool whip and spread evenly.
  • Place back in the fridge for another 4 hours, up to overnight.