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The Ultimate Lemon Cake To Die For

The Ultimate Lemon Cake To Die For

This lemon cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking pan

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix approx. 15.25 oz
  • 1 box instant lemon pudding mix 3.4 oz
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup water

For the Glaze

  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus extra zest for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, lemon pudding mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
  • Once the cake is done, let it cool before drizzling the glaze on top. Garnish with lemon zest.

Notes

This cake pairs well with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Keyword cake recipe, dessert, lemon cake