Lemon Cake to Die For
If you’re in the mood for a dessert that dazzles with flavor and simplicity, our Lemon Cake to Die For is your answer! This moist, zesty cake is an instant crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion—from spring brunches to summer picnics. Topped with a sweet-tart lemon glaze that seeps into every bite, this cake brings sunshine to your table.
- 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
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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
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- Optional: 1 tbsp milk (for a softer glaze), extra lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, lemon pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice (and milk if desired) until smooth.
- Poke holes in the warm cake and pour the glaze over it to soak in.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving; garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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