Lemon Curd Poke Cake

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This lemon curd poke cake is a super easy recipe to make and turns out delicious and moist. For ease and convenience, I made it with store-bought lemon curd, but feel free to use homemade.

Submitted by Yoly
Updated on March 18, 2024
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) cake
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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix (such as Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Lemon Supreme)

  • 1 cup water

  • 3 large eggs

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 (11 ounce) jar lemon curd

  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. Mix together cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl until well blended. Pour into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 27 minutes. Transfer cake to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes.

  4. Poke holes into the top of cake with the handle of a wooden spoon, about 1/2 inch apart.

  5. Pour lemon curd over cake and spread with a spatula until absorbed into the holes. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

  6. Frost with whipped topping and sprinkle with lemon zest. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Cook’s Note

I used store-bought lemon curd from Wilkin & Sons, LTD.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231 Calories
8g Fat
38g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 224mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 36mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.