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slice of lemon poke cake with lemon glaze on white plate with slice of lemon on top

Lemon Poke Cake with Lemon Glaze

How to make Grandma's lemon poke cake with lemon glaze, using a cake mix. Fluffy cake recipe with a simple lemony icing drizzled on top.
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Course: Cakes & Cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 15 people
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Mel Lockcuff

Ingredients

Cake:

Glaze:

Instructions

Cake:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350°.
  • Mix together the cake mix and the instant pudding mix. 
  • Then add in the eggs and water, beating everything together for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the canola oil; then beat for another 2 minutes. 
  • Pour the cake batter into a rectangular 13"x9" cake pan, and smooth it out evenly in the pan with a spatula.
  • Place it in the oven and bake at 350° F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean.

Lemon Glaze:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and lemon juice, which will create a really thin glaze.
  • When the cake is done and while it's still hot, poke it all over with a fork.
  • Then pour or spoon on the glaze and spread it evenly over the cake. The glaze will soak down into the cake, creating a really moist texture to the cake and a slightly crunchy top layer. It's so good!
  • Now it's ready to serve and enjoy!

Notes

*You can substitute 4 ounces of frozen lemonade concentrate for the lemon juice. 
How should I store lemon cake?
It should be fine on the counter for 2-3 days. It will keep longer, though, if stored in the refrigerator.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, you can. Just be sure to store it in an airtight container so it doesn't get freezer burn. If freezing it in the cake pan, I'd add a layer of plastic wrap underneath the lid as an extra measure to guard against freezer burn. It should keep up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 15people | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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