Description
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this Lemon Cake to Die For! This delightful dessert is the perfect blend of moist texture and zesty lemon flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a spring brunch, celebrating a birthday, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon treat, this cake will impress your friends and family. With its easy preparation and customizable glaze, you can whip up this elegant dessert in no time. Get ready to brighten your day with every bite!
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) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, lemon pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, fresh lemon juice, and zest. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice to create the glaze.
- Once the cake is baked and still warm, poke holes in the top and drizzle the glaze over it.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try using lime or orange zest in place of lemon. To achieve different glaze thicknesses, adjust the amount of lemon juice used.