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Refreshing Blueberry Lemonade Poke Cake with Creamy Lemon Frosting

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A moist and tangy poke cake soaked with lemonade and fresh blueberries, topped with a luscious creamy lemon frosting. Perfect for a quick, refreshing homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) lemonade
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Alternately add the dry ingredients and whole milk to the butter-egg mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in vanilla extract and beat gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake rest for 10 minutes. Poke holes all over the cake about 1 inch apart using a wooden skewer or toothpick.
  7. Gently warm the lemonade and stir in the fresh blueberries. Pour this mixture evenly over the poked cake, allowing the liquid to sink in.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completely to let the soak settle and the cake to firm up.
  9. Make the frosting by beating the cream cheese and softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until light and smooth.
  10. Spread the lemon frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Optionally, decorate with fresh blueberries or lemon zest.
  11. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to let the frosting set and flavors meld.

Notes

Warm the lemonade slightly before pouring to ensure even absorption and avoid sogginess. Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smooth frosting. Chill the cake after frosting for cleaner slices and better flavor melding. Fresh lemon zest is essential for bright citrus flavor in the frosting.

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