One lemon generally makes 2 Tablespoons of juice, so 4 Tbsp for this recipe. https://www.deliciouskraftrecipes.com/2019/05/jello-poke-cake-recipe.html Sit back three to 4 hours and top with whipped cream. . Cade and Carrian, This lemon cake recipe comes together quickly with the help of a few shortcuts. This mild and funky Jello Poke Cake Recipe Is constantly A Crowd preferred. I work in a nursing home kitchen and the next day I am the prep cook I am going to make this cake. I’ve also completed lime, blue raspberry and orange earlier than, but the ones are absolutely a bit more adventurous! Advertisement Step 2 Oh I don’t, but that’s a great idea for Christmas! Do the 15.25 oz. This looks delicious. If preparing in a bowl, you'll want to use a hand mixer. Bake for 27-30 minutes. Grampa always made it in a Bundt pan. Absolutely! THANK YOU ! My grandmother made the orange jello version, which is my husband’s FAVORITE dessert of all, and it’s been in the family ever since. Very moist and tangy and sweet. I love lemony food. Thank you so much for the feedback! Love this cake, haven’t made it in years, now for my question: is this the new smaller size cake mix or will it make any differance? !so good I’m making it again for my family. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I too have been making this wonderful cake for years (since 1973). I’m so glad you can make it and think of her! Thank you for sharing! Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Nope! Begin by making your cake (whether you make one from scratch, or use a box mix – either one is perfect!) I add one more step to my Lemon Cake. And this one looks divine. Once the cake is slightly cooled, poke holes with a fork at ½ inch intervals. Since I am all about no-fuss food, a boxed mix it is! You probably didn’t bake long enough. I hope you love it, it is one of my favorites! I want to say it would be fine…I don’t see why it wouldn’t be! Yay!!! Hello Lisa: I really don’t like to use the box of cake that is already done. It is so yummy! Maybe just not cook it as long and keep a close eye on it? I am on my way to the store to get the ingredients! A light and fluffy lemon cake with a moist top and cool whip frosting! Spoon over cake mix until jell-o liquid is all gone. Perfection!! I have been unable to bake this for many years because of my health but a birthday request has been made. She always made him his favorite lemon cake. We have never tried it, so I’m not certain. But today is about lemon jello cake. Everybody who likes this cake always references their Grandma. Fold a container of cool whip with a container of Lemon Frosting. This cake is meant to be light and fluffy. Just be prepared for everyone wanting the recipe. We have been using the new size of cake mix and they have been working just fine. 1 (15 oz.) Found you on Pinterest and saved you. Sounds delicious!! Be sure to read the recipe first. Thank you for this recipe. I must try! Her recipe card was awfully vague; I’m really glad I found it here! Now that Spring has sprung, I figured that another citrus dessert would be in order and this Lemon Poke Cake packs a triple punch of lemon flavor! Soft lemon cake is soaked with lemon Jello, chilled then topped with the most gloriously fluffy lemon frosting. I bet those dinners were such fun. I also appreciate the connection to being a kid, loving this homemade delight! Yay Cynthia! Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan and bake for 40 minutes. I’ve never made a poke cake and you’ve convinced me that I need to make this one. I will have to try that! I’m so impressed with the recipe! Thank you again for reminding me to go make this. I also add a little lemon zest to the cake batter, icing and frosting. Such a great recipe and so easy. Thanks so much! Trying this tonight will let you know what my guests think, My guests absolutely loved it!!! I absolutely love the bright lemon-y yellow cake and pale yellow frosting. Mix well and be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl. box Lemon cake mix, plus ingredients called for on back of box What’s brilliant is that you can change out the taste of jello relying to your temper. When the cake is chilled, serve with whipping cream! We just love that cake! Reminds me of my childhood! Filed Under: Cake Mix Recipes, Desserts, Poke Cakes, Popular Posts, Pudding Mix Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: cake, lemon, poke cake. 65.6 g Bake in metal non stick 9x13 inch pan @350 for 40 minutes. I followed the rest of recipe ingredients for the cake exactly and it turned out great! I was thinking about putting a different lemon topping on it. I love when that happens! I made this Lemon Jello Cake gluten free using King Arthur’s GF yellow cake mix. Yes, that’s correct. Hi Keri! It didn’t stick to the pan, it held it’s shape and looks exactly like your photos!!! I love all things lemon and this is the best. I got a tiny piece. Thanks for sharing. I have been trying to figure out what it was, and I saw your post. Thank you for the feedback! Because this isn’t a poke cake you can freeze jello cake!