Lemon Cake to Die For
Indulge in our Lemon Cake to Die For, a delightful dessert that captivates with its vibrant lemon flavor and wonderfully moist texture. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion—be it a spring brunch or a summer potluck. With just the right balance of sweetness and zest, this cake is crowned with a luscious lemon glaze that soaks beautifully into each slice. Impress your guests or treat yourself any day of the week with this bakery-style creation that feels gourmet yet simple to prepare!
- 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
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- optional milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- While the cake bakes, whisk powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice (and milk if using) until smooth.
- Once baked and still warm, poke holes in the top of the cake and drizzle glaze over it.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 225mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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