Lemon Poke Cake with Pudding

Looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert? Look no further than this Lemon Poke Cake recipe! Made with a tender and moist lemon cake base, this dessert is infused with tangy lemon pudding and finished off with a sweet and creamy whipped topping.

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– 1 box lemon cake mix (plus ingredients on back of box) – 2 (3.4 oz) boxes, instant lemon pudding – 2 cups milk – 8 oz whipped topping – lemon zest, lemon slices for topping

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Spray a 9 x 13" baking dish with nonstick spray. Prepare and bake a lemon cake mix, according to box instructions.

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Once cake is done, allow it to cool completely. Using a fork, wooden skewer or the end of a wooden spoon, slowly poke holes all over your cake.

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In a medium bowl, whisk both boxes of pudding with milk. Slowly pour over the cake evenly, hitting all of the holes.

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Cover cake and allow it to cool in refrigerator at least one hour. After an hour, spread whipped topping over top.

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Top with lemon zest or sliced lemons, if desired. Keep refrigerated.

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