Lemon Cake to Die For
Indulge in the delightful Lemon Cake to Die For, a moist and zesty dessert that brings sunshine to any gathering. This easy-to-make cake is bursting with fresh lemon flavor, making it perfect for spring brunches, summer potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat at home. Its standout feature is the sweet-tart lemon glaze that seeps into the cake, enhancing its moisture and taste. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this cake is crafted to impress while being incredibly approachable for bakers of all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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 (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your 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. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading 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 for the glaze until smooth; adjust thickness if needed.
- When the cake is done, poke holes in it with a skewer or fork and pour the glaze over while warm.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://sweetrecipetime.com/lemon-cake-to-die-for/