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Lemon Curd Centered Easter Poke Cake With Strawberry Glaze 1767865377.6546283

recipe easter poke cake

  • Author: Liana Brooks
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: General

Description

This Lemon-Curd Centered Easter Poke Cake combines tangy lemon, sweet strawberry, and a moist cake for an unforgettable dessert. The poke cake method infuses every bite with luscious lemon curd and a vibrant strawberry glaze.

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour (200g / 7oz)
  • Granulated Sugar (200g / 7oz + 100g / ½ cup)
  • Baking Powder (1 tsp / 5g)
  • Baking Soda (½ tsp / 2g)
  • Salt (¼ tsp / 1g)
  • Unsalted Butter (120g / ½ cup + 2 tbsp / 30g for lemon curd + 1 tbsp / 15g for glaze)
  • Large Eggs (2 large ≈100g / 3.5oz + 2 egg yolks ≈40g)
  • Whole Milk (120ml / ½ cup)
  • Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract (1 tsp / 5ml)
  • Lemon Zest (1 lemon ≈1 tsp)
  • Fresh Lemon Juice (80ml / ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp / 15ml for glaze)
  • Fresh Strawberries (200g / 7oz)
  • Powdered Sugar (150g / 1⅓ cup)
  • Sliced Toasted Almonds (30g / ¼ cup)
  • Fresh Mint Leaves (a few)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cake Pan: Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Cream Butter & Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and lemon zest.
  4. Combine Wet & Dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture.
  5. Bake the Cake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the Cake: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
  7. Make Lemon Curd: Cook lemon juice, zest, sugar, butter, and yolks until thickened.
  8. Prepare Strawberry Glaze: Whisk strawberry puree, powdered sugar, butter, and lemon juice until smooth.
  9. Poke the Cake: Poke holes in the cooled cake.
  10. Fill with Lemon Curd: Spoon warm lemon curd into the holes.
  11. Glaze the Cake: Drizzle strawberry glaze over the cake.
  12. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with almonds and mint.

Notes

For a cleaner cake release, ensure the pan is thoroughly greased and lined with parchment paper. Constant stirring is key when making lemon curd to prevent scorching.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: poke cake,lemon,strawberry,easter,dessert,cake,glaze,curd

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