Lemon Poppy Seed Poke Cake

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Soft white lemon cake studded with creamy lemon poppy seed curd and topped with whipped cream. Garnished with crushed golden sandwich cookies ad white chocolate chips. A simple, but delicious, cake at any time of the year!

Have you ever tried poke cake before? If you haven't you need to hop on this train because they are delicious. They typically start with a simple cake base and, after baking, holes are poked (hence "poke cake") and a creamy filling is spread on top. The cake chills and then a layer of whipped cream is added to the top of the cake. This recipe uses crushed cookies and white chocolate as the garnish, and it is so yummy!

I use a boxed cake for this recipe because it is so simple. The combination for the citrus filling is lemon curd, white chocolate instant pudding, milk, and poppy seeds. I love the white chocolate with the lemon curd because it provides a creamy and rich consistency. As the lemon curd mixture is resting on the cake it creates a moist and delicious cake that is busting with lemon flavor. I use lemon cake for this recipe, but a white or yellow cake work great as well.

This cake is awesome because it is a show stopper, and the crushed cookies ad white chocolate topping are always one of the first things to get noticed. If you are a citrus lover this cake is not something you want to pass up!

Today I am working with Anolon and I love their non-stick baking dishes! Established in 1950’s, Meyer Manufacturing started by making and selling flashlights. In 1971 they started their journey into selling cookware and by 1986 they released the world’s first hard-anodized nonstick cookware that would revolutionize the world of home cooking because the nonstick surface didn’t flake or scratch easily. Today they sell bakeware with nonstick interior and exterior that is made with a special blend of sapphire-reinforced nonstick that is triple coated. Visit https://anolon.com to see their selection of cookware, bakeware, tools, and to get amazing recipes.

What do you need to make Lemon Poppy Seed Poke Cake?

• boxed lemon cake mix (+required ingredients on box)
• lemon curd
• white chocolate instant pudding (vanilla works fine)
• milk
• poppy seeds
• whipped topping
• vanilla sandwich cookies
• white chocolate chips
• 9x13 cake pan
• hand mixer

How do I make Lemon Poppy Seed Poke Cake?

1. Bake cake according to package instructions in an 9x13 in baking pan. Allow cake to cool for at least 30 minutes.
2. When cake is almost cool, whisk together lemon curd, instant pudding, milk, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
3. With the end of a long wooden spoon make holes all over the cake. The holes should be spaced and reasonably deep.
4. Spread the lemon mixture over the top of the cake. Cover and set in the fridge for 45 minutes.
5. Remove cake from fridge and top with the whipped topping. Garnish with crushed cookies and white chocolate chips.
6. Store covered in the fridge when it is not being served.

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