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Lemon Cake To Die For

A light and fluffy lemon cake with a zesty flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Dessert Recipe, Easy Cake, Lemon, Lemon Cake
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix Approximately 450g
  • 1 package instant lemon pudding mix Approximately 100g
  • 240 ml water
  • 80 ml vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 zest lemon Zest of 1 lemon

Glaze Ingredients

  • 125 g powdered sugar
  • 30 ml lemon juice

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
  • Grease and flour your chosen cake pan to prevent sticking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, water, oil, and eggs. Mix everything until it is well blended and smooth.
  • Stir in the zest of one lemon for that fresh, citrusy kick.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.

Baking

  • Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake according to the instructions on the cake mix package or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cooling and Glazing

  • Once baked, let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing it.
  • In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Pour glaze over the cooled cake just before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for zesting to enhance the flavor. You can add poppy seeds for texture or swap the glaze with a hint of vanilla extract.