Description
Looking for a refreshing, summery dessert? This Lemonade Poke Cake is light, tangy, and perfectly sweet making it the ultimate treat for warm weather! With lemonade-soaked cake and a soft, moist texture, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked yellow cake (8×8 or 9×9)
- 6 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed (or homemade)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- Frosting (white or lemon, optional)
- Sprinkles (natural or colored sugar, optional)
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to package or homemade recipe instructions.
- Let it cool for about 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the lemonade concentrate with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Using a long-pronged fork, poke holes into the warm cake, about ½ inch apart.
- Run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan.
- Pour the lemonade mixture evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, covered, to allow flavors to meld.
- Decorate with frosting and sprinkles if desired.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, add lemon zest to the lemonade mixture.
- Serve chilled for the most refreshing taste.
- Swap yellow cake for white cake for a lighter variation.
- Pairs perfectly with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chill time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking, Poke Cake
- Cuisine: American
