Description
A refreshing and delightful Strawberry Basil Lemonade Poke Cake that combines the flavors of lemon, strawberries, and basil for a unique dessert experience.
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (usually eggs, water, and vegetable oil)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
- 6–8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups whipped topping
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Lemon zest, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon cake according to the package directions. Pour into a 9×13-inch baking pan and bake according to the package instructions.
- While the cake is baking, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, water, and basil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften.
- Mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water. Stir it into the strawberry mixture and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove the basil leaves and let the mixture cool.
- Let the cake cool for about 10–15 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the cake.
- Spoon the strawberry-basil lemonade mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the chilled cake.
- Top with sliced strawberries, fresh basil, and a little lemon zest.
- Chill for another 1–2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries and basil.
- Allow the cake to chill adequately for the flavors to meld.
- Lemon zest can enhance the flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg