Description
This is the ultimate lemon cake that is moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (approx. 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 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).
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and lemon pudding mix.
- Add vegetable oil, eggs, and water to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Garnish with lemon zest.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon juice to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Cake, Dessert, Cake Recipe, Baking