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Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake

Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake Recipe

This is a recipe for Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake from scratch. Moist and soft sponge, blueberry sauce and creamy ricotta frosting with a hint of lemon!

Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake

Guys, if you are looking for things to bake from scratch, you must try this lemon blueberry poke cake. I guarantee you it will be a hit at your next family gathering.

And you know what else would be a hit? Raspberry Hand Pies or Lemon Tart. They are also made from scratch!

If you want to “cheat” a bit, I recommend making White Chocolate Cake. This one uses shop-bought waffles as a base – crust which is handy when you are in a hurry. Or this tasty Blueberry Cheesecake is made from scratch and without any gelatin.

Fresh Blueberries and Lemon for Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake

What I love about this lemon blueberry poke cake recipe

  • Soft and moist cake sponge – follow this recipe step by step to achieve moist and soft cake.
  • Cream cheese-style frosting without using cream cheese – Use a combination of creamy mascarpone and ricotta instead.
  • Crowds’ favorite – this poke cake always disappears fast from the table!
  • Easy poke cake recipe – even though it’s baked from scratch, it’s pretty quick and more importantly easy to make.
Step by step how to make Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake collage 1

How to make lemon blueberry poke cake

The easiest way to make this cake is to divide the whole process into 3 stages:

  1. Making the sponge base
  2. Making the blueberry sauce
  3. Making the ricotta layer (a.k.a. frosting)

The whole prep takes about 30 minutes and baking about 15 minutes. However, when you do step 2 & 3 while the cake is in the oven, you will save a good 10-15 minutes.

This means that you will reduce your overall prep time quite significantly. Isn’t it great?

Poking holes to the sponge for Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake

Now the sponge for this lemon blueberry poke cake is made quite differently to what you might be used to. It is important to follow the recipe instructions step by step to achieve the perfect texture.

The blueberry sauce as well as the frosting only takes minutes to make. For the sauce you combine all the ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer for about 5 minutes. For the frosting all you have to do is literally dump all the ingredients in a bowl and give it a mix with an electric mixer.

Step by step how to make Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake collage 2

Tips for making lemon blueberry poke cake

  • Make sure your cake pan/oven-proof dish is at least 3 inches (7cm) deep.
  • If you feel that the blueberry sauce does not have enough liquid, add more water to the sauce pan while it’s simmering. The sauce can also be thickened with cornstarch.
  • I like topping this poke cake with fresh blueberries and grated lemon zest but this is completely optional.
Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake from Scratch

Guys, I have a good variety of Easy Homemade Dessert Recipes on the blog. Some of them are no-bake desserts, some are healthy, some are unique but all of them are easy to make.

If you find your favorite one, let me know in the comments section!

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Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake from Scratch

This is a recipe for Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake from scratch. Moist and soft sponge, blueberry sauce and creamy ricotta frosting with a hint of lemon!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings: 9 pcs
Calories: 448
Author: Julia

Ingredients

For the cake sponge:

  • 3 Medium Eggs , yolks and whites separated
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar (100g)
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (140g)
  • 1½ tsp Baking Powder
  • ¼ cup Sunflower Oil (60ml)
  • ¼ cup Water (60ml)

For the blueberry sauce:

  • 2 cups Frozen Blueberries (300g)
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar (150g)
  • ½ Lemon , juice only
  • ¼ cup Water

For the ricotta layer:

  • 8 ounce Ricotta (225g)
  • 8 ounce Mascarpone (225g)
  • ½ Lemon , juice only
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar

Optional:

  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries (125g)
  • Lemon Zest
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Instructions 

The cake:

  • Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form and set aside. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy. Sift in the flour mixed with baking powder. Mix. Add oil and water and mix with the electric mixer until smooth.
  • Fold in the egg whites and pour the batter in a rectangular baking dish (9 inch x 7 inch/24 cm x 18 cm). Bake at 375°F/180°C for 15 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Let it cool down before piercing holes in it using the back of a wooden spoon.

The blueberry sauce:

  • While the cake is in the oven, heat up the blueberries, sugar, water and lemon juice in a sauce pan. Simmer over low heat for about 5-7 minutes. Turn off and set aside.

The ricotta layer:

  • In a bowl, combine ricotta, mascarpone, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar. Mix with an electric mixer until well combined.

Assembling the cake:

  • Pour the cooled-down blueberries and their juice over the cake sponge (that you have previously pierced with a wooden spatula). You might not need all the juice so you can start with the juice first and use a spoon to spread it around evenly. Then you can add the blueberries. Next spread the ricotta layer over and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Optional:

  • Cut into slices and serve with a generous amount of blueberries and/or grated lemon zest.

Notes

  1. I used dry ingredient measuring cups to measure both the dry and wet ingredients.
  2. Sunflower oil can be substituted with vegetable oil.
  3. All-purpose flour (US) = Plain flour (UK).
  4. Powdered sugar (US) = Icing sugar (UK).
  5. Fresh lemon juice is added to both the blueberry and ricotta layers. The lemon flavor is very mild. To achieve a stronger lemon-y taste, you can pour a few tablespoons of lemon juice over the cake base as well.
  6. Either frozen or fresh blueberries can be used to make the blueberry sauce.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Cakes from Scratch, Poke Cake Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake from Scratch
Amount per Serving
Calories
448
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Cholesterol
 
92
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
58
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
55
g
18
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
39
g
43
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
570
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
11.1
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
139
mg
14
%
Iron
 
1.3
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. linda spiker says

    04/08/2018 at 16:33

    Holy moly this dessert is stunning! Love that blueberry soaking into the cake!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      05/08/2018 at 19:21

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Shanika says

    04/08/2018 at 16:40

    Wow! This looks so amazing! I love Lemon and Blueberry together! Pinned for later! :-)5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      05/08/2018 at 19:22

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. Caroline says

    04/08/2018 at 17:48

    This looks so good, I love the look of the various layers that add so much flavor to the cake.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      05/08/2018 at 19:23

      Hope you give it a try, Caroline! :)

      Reply
  4. Natalie says

    04/08/2018 at 18:40

    WOW this cake looks stunning! I love the combination of blueberries and lemon – so delicious!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      05/08/2018 at 19:23

      Thanks, Natalie!

      Reply
  5. Sonal Gupta says

    05/08/2018 at 20:35

    This cake looks so pretty. I have been meaning to try poke cake. Your post is inspiring me to try one soon.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      06/08/2018 at 10:02

      That’s great to hear, Sonal! :)

      Reply
  6. silpa says

    16/10/2018 at 11:43

    Wow, Lemon blueberry cake was awesome. I surely going to try this. Love your photography.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      17/10/2018 at 08:08

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Giulia says

    29/09/2020 at 06:08

    What procedures do I need to undertake to fit this batter in a different sized pan? For a 8″x8″ square pan

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      05/10/2020 at 12:04

      Hi Giulia. I haven’t tested it with a different-size pan so I can’t say for sure. Also, it will depend on its depth. The easiest option would be to follow the original recipe and use a little bit less of the cake batter (any leftover you can just pour into a smaller pan, bake and freeze – use this for cake pops). As for the filling and ricotta layer – you can either use the full amount or save some for pancakes. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  8. Teresa says

    28/01/2021 at 14:32

    This looks so delicious, I’m going to give it a try this week. One question though…. 9×7 pan is a very unusual sized pan. Is this correct? Or did you maybe mean 9×9 or 9×13?5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      29/01/2021 at 11:18

      Hi Teresa. The size of the pan stated in the recipe is correct.Sorry, where I live at the moment the 9×13 pans are hard to get. You can use a 9×9 pan though. Just note that your cake will be slightly flatter, that is all. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  9. Mei says

    30/03/2022 at 23:57

    This looks delicious, wasn’t too difficult to make but my mascarpone/ricotta icing was way too runny.
    Would this set in the fridge overnight? if not how can I fix this problem for next time?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      27/04/2022 at 15:39

      Hi Mei. The icing should not be runny. I would suggest draining ricotta and mascarpone if you see any liquid in the container before you proceed to make the icing. Also, perhaps your lemon was large or juicier which could have cause the icing to be runnier than it should. Hope this helps.

      Reply

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