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Easy Refreshing Berry Lemonade Poke Cake

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A light and refreshing lemon poke cake soaked with berry lemonade and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for summer parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box lemon cake mix (Pillsbury recommended)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup berry lemonade (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries; fresh or frozen)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and well blended.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. While the cake bakes, gently warm the berry lemonade with mixed berries over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Once the cake is out of the oven, poke holes about 1/2 inch apart all over the surface using a toothpick or skewer, about halfway through the cake depth.
  6. Pour the warm berry lemonade mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  7. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  9. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy and combined.
  10. Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the cooled cake. Optionally garnish with fresh berries or powdered sugar.
  11. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Pour the soaking liquid while the cake is still warm to ensure full absorption but not so hot that it breaks down the cake. Let cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to keep topping light and airy. For a lighter topping, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream. Gluten-free options available using gluten-free lemon cake mix and almond milk.

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