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The Ultimate Lemon Cake To Die For

The Ultimate Lemon Cake To Die For

This lemon cake is light, fluffy, and packed with lemon flavor. It's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 250 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 a baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water. Mix until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool before glazing.
  • In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the batter.
Keyword lemon cake, dessert, cake recipe