Lemon Cake to Die For
If you’re searching for a dessert that embodies sunshine and happiness, look no further than this Lemon Cake to Die For! This delightful cake strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—from busy weeknight dinners to festive family gatherings. With its moist, fluffy texture and luscious lemon glaze that seeps into every bite, this cake is sure to impress everyone at your table. Easy to make yet reminiscent of high-end bakery treats, sharing a slice of this zesty goodness will bring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 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 (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp milk (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- 3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 4. While the cake is baking, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice (and milk if using) in a bowl until smooth for the glaze.
- 5. Once baked, poke small holes in the cake while it's still warm and pour the glaze over it so it can soak in.
- 6. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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