Lemon Cake to Die For
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this Lemon Cake to Die For! This delightful dessert is bursting with zesty lemon flavor, featuring a moist cake topped with a sweet-tart glaze. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknights to festive gatherings—this cake is simple to prepare yet impressive enough to share. With its bright citrus notes and fluffy texture, it’s no wonder this lemon creation is a crowd-pleaser. Gather your ingredients and get ready to bake; your taste buds will thank you!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- For the glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Optional milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the yellow cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice (and milk if using) for the glaze.
- Once baked, poke holes in the warm cake and pour the glaze over it for maximum flavor infusion.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (76g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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