Lemon Pudding Poke Cake Recipe Reviews - Allrecipes.com (Pg. 1)
Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2013
I made the cake using the directions on the cake mix box, using the whole egg option (vs. egg whites), plus I added 1 tsp of lemon extract. The baked cake was high in the middle (maybe because of the whole eggs?), so I used a knife and cut it down so the top was fairly level and even across. I wanted to leave it in the Pyrex 9x13 dish I baked it in (vs. plating it and turning it upside down, though I guess I could have put it back in the baking dish after flipping it; oh well). I thought the pudding would cover up the cut area and it wouldn't be noticeable. The pudding was opaque and you could see the cut area through the pudding. So, I spread a layer of cool whip over the top, "icing" the cake, which hid the cut area. I refrigerated the cake overnight and took it to an office lunch the next day. Everyone really enjoyed it. I made a simple raspberry sauce served on the side as an optional topping and the tartness of the sauce went well with the sweetness of the cake. May make it again, or a variation using a different flavor mix, pudding, or both.
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Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2012
I made this for the recent July 4th celebration and got rave reviews from everyone. It's moist and delicious, with just the right amount of lemon flavor without being too tart. I used half a container Cool Whip to "ice" the top after it had chilled overnight. Also, make SURE you cover it in the refrigerator, because it will dry out quickly. I will make this again!
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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2012
Extremely refreshing and tasty! The whole family loved it, even the non lemon fans! Added a tsp of lemon extract to the cake mix and used half a tub of cool whip on top. Yum!
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Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2011
I used about 3/4 of the batter from a box of French Vanilla cake mix (all I had on hand), and frosted with 1 pkg of lemon pudding mixed with about 2 cups of cool whip & 1/2 cup of sour cream. I turned the cake out onto my cake plate before poking & adding the pudding, then let it sit in the fridge while I beat the "frosting". Chilled the whole thing for two hours before adding candles! Beautiful & delicious!!! Thank you!
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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2011
Not impressed at all.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Westland, Michigan, USA
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Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2011
Most of the family really liked this cake, but I didn't care for the lemon pudding. It tasted artificial to me, and I much prefer a homemade lemon curd. Overall, this was a quick and easy dessert and nothing went to waste.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Living In: Moses Lake, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2011
I've made this cake several times and you can use any flavor pudding or cake. After layering the remaining pudding, I always top with cool whip. Makes it more yummy.
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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2011
This is such a refreshing and easy recipe. I add Cool Whip on top to make it even more delicious!
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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2010
As written this recipe is a 5 star recipe. It is super easy and soo good.I was confused with the directions for a minute, the directions should say substitute cake box ingredients with these ingredients but mix it together following the box directions. Makes you pause for a second, but no big deal. Make sure you poke your holes big enough (I used a straw and felt the holes were too small) and very soon after the cake is out of the oven, don't wait. I added half the pudding pushing most of it down in the holes and left a light layer on top, then I mixed the rest of the pudding up with some whipped cream and topped it with that. (My only alteration and done the seond time, hte first time I made the cake I followed directions to the T, both are good, whipped cream adds more lightness to the cake). The result was a fantastic light, airy, wonderful lemon cake. I will try this with a white cake and chocolate pudding, chocolate cake with chocolate pudding, strawberry cake with vanilla pudding, the possiblities are endless and all sound good.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2010
Very easy and very tasty. This time I used Chocolate putdding. I left the choice up to my husband for the flavor. Next time, lemon. thanks!
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