Description
A delightful and refreshing poke cake infused with vibrant lemonade flavor, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 yellow cake (pre-baked in an 8×8 or 9×9 pan)
- 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
- Prepare and bake the yellow cake according to package instructions and let it cool for about 15 minutes until warm.
- Mix the thawed lemonade concentrate with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Poke holes in the warm cake, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart with a long-pronged fork.
- Loosen the cake from the sides of the pan by running a knife around the edges.
- Pour the lemonade mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into all the delicious holes.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours to let the flavors soak in and the cake chill.
- Decorate with frosting and sprinkles as desired when you’re ready to serve.
- Store in the refrigerator until serving.
Notes
This cake can be made a day in advance. Wrap tightly and store in the fridge before adding the lemonade mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg