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If life gives you lemons, why not make a cake? Get ready to transform a humble lemon cake mix into a dazzling, show-stealing star.

1 package (18.25 ounce size) lemon cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare
1 package (3 ounce size) lemon gelatin mix
1 cup boiling water
1 container (8 ounce size) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (3 ounce size) instant lemon pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for a 9x13 inch pan. Poke holes in cake while still hot with the round handle of a wooden spoon.
Make gelatin with only 1 cup of boiling water. Pour gelatin over cake while warm. Cool the cake.
Beat together whipped topping, pudding mix, milk and vanilla extract. Pour mixture over cooled cake and refrigerate until ready to serve. Easy but good!
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reviews & comments
Can anyone tell me if the Las Vegas Lemon Poke Cake is something they serve at buffets in Vegas? We are doing a state project and have to make a dish related to the state of Nevada.
June 30, 2013
This cake is very lemony and good. But why is it called Las Vegas lemon cake?
July 24, 2011
I tried this cake and loved it!!! Have made it dozens of times now and thought i let others know that this cake is delicious! Everybody loves it, my kids too!
September 7, 2009
This cake is DELISH! If you like lemon, you will love it. AND it is very easy to make. I took it to a potluck on Labor Day. I came home with only a few pieces left in my pan! I will certianly keep this recipe in my files.