Description
Lemon poke cake brings sunshine to dessert tables with its zesty, moist layers of pure delight. Sweet tangy notes dance through each bite, promising refreshment and pure happiness for anyone craving a classic lemony treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Filling and Topping:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Garnish:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 4 lemon slices
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly.
- Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Whisk eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and blend until a uniform cake batter forms.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove cake from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, create evenly spaced holes across the entire cake surface.
- Whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl until fully integrated.
- Slowly pour the lemon mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the created holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for 2 hours to allow the filling to set completely.
- Dust the cake with powdered sugar just before serving.
- Top with dollops of whipped cream around the edges.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for a vibrant presentation.
- Slice and serve chilled for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure holes are evenly spaced and deep enough to allow lemon mixture to penetrate the entire cake for maximum flavor infusion.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for a bright, vibrant citrus taste that elevates the dessert’s overall complexity.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Create a lighter version by using low-fat milk and replacing some oil with unsweetened applesauce for reduced calories without compromising moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg