Delightful Easter Poke Cake – Fluffy, Festive & Sweet
A light, airy cake that layers delicate sponge cakes with a fragrant ginger‑lemon frosting—perfect for Easter celebrations and a stunning centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two 6-inch cake pans.
- Whisk all dry ingredients together until smooth.
- Beat butter, milk, vanilla, ginger, lemon zest, and whole eggs until combined; fold into dry mix.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake 18‑20 minutes.
- Cool cakes, then assemble with airy frosting and powdered sugar sprinkle.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Enjoy the fluffy layers of this festive Poke Cake.