Description
Lemon poke cake is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances tangy lemon flavor with creamy frosting, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Powdered sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- 2. In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk; add lemon juice and zest.
- 3. Combine both mixtures gently, pour into the prepared baking dish, and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 4. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
- 5. Once baked, poke holes in the cake and drizzle the glaze on top while warm.
- 6. For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract before spreading it on the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg