Lemon Cake to Die For
Indulge in our Lemon Cake to Die For, a delightful dessert that brings sunshine to any gathering. This cake boasts an incredibly moist texture and a vibrant lemon flavor that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Topped with a luscious sweet-tart glaze, it’s perfect for spring brunches, summer potlucks, or whenever you’re craving something zesty and refreshing. With easy preparation using boxed mixes and fresh ingredients, anyone can whip up this citrusy delight with minimal effort. Get ready to share a slice of happiness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust for desired thickness)
- 1 tbsp milk (optional, for a softer glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, lemon juice, and zest. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice (and milk if desired) for the glaze.
- Once baked, poke holes in the warm cake and pour the glaze over it to soak in.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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