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Easy Patriotic Blueberry Lemon Poke Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A quick and easy lemon poke cake infused with fresh blueberry bursts and topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for summer celebrations and patriotic occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box lemon cake mix (recommend Duncan Hines)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia recommended)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for frosting balance)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
  4. While baking, prepare lemon glaze by heating lemon juice, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. When cake is warm, poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the surface using a toothpick or skewer.
  6. Slowly pour lemon glaze over the cake, letting it seep into the holes. Spread evenly if needed. Allow cake to cool completely (30-45 minutes).
  7. Make cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat until creamy and spreadable. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
  8. Spread half the frosting evenly over cooled cake. Scatter 1 cup blueberries on top. Spread remaining frosting over berries and decorate with remaining blueberries.
  9. Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour before serving. Bring to room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Soften cream cheese and butter to room temperature before making frosting. Poke holes evenly to ensure glaze absorption. Frozen blueberries can be used if thawed and drained. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and butter with coconut-based alternatives. Gluten-free cake mix or almond flour blends can be used for gluten-free version. Chill cake before serving for best texture.

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