Description
Indulge in our Lemon Cake to Die For, a delightful dessert that brings a burst of sunshine with every bite. This moist and zesty cake is incredibly simple to make and is topped with a sweet-tart glaze that elevates its refreshing flavor. Perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering, brunch celebration, or just a treat for yourself—this lemon cake promises to garner compliments and smiles. Easy to prepare, this cake can be made ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for busy schedules. Let the uplifting aroma of lemons fill your kitchen as you whip up this delightful dessert that everyone will love!
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)
- Optional: 1 tbsp milk (for softer glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, lemon pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice (and milk if using) until smooth.
- Once the cake is baked and still warm, poke holes on top and pour the glaze over it.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg