Lemon Cake to Die For
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with our Lemon Cake to Die For! This delightful dessert is moist and bursting with zesty lemon flavor, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. The combination of fresh lemon juice and zest, paired with a sweet lemon glaze, creates an irresistible treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its easy preparation and bright flavors, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether enjoyed on its own or dressed up with fresh berries and mint, this cake promises smiles all around!
- 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)
- Extra lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice to create the glaze.
- Once baked, poke holes in the warm cake and pour the glaze over it to soak in.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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