Lemon Poppy Seed Dessert Cake Recipe

Lemon Poppy Seed Dessert Cake Recipe

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup poppy seeds
  • 1 (21 ounce) can lemon pie filling
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and vanilla pudding mix. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, oil water and poppy seeds. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely. Spread lemon pie filling over the cooled cake.
  4. In a large bowl, mix instant lemon pudding with milk. Mix well and let stand about 5 minutes until fairly set. Fold in thawed whipped topping. Spread over pie filling. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.