Description
This irresistible lemon cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor. The combination of yellow cake mix and instant lemon pudding creates a moist, tender cake, while the tangy lemon glaze takes it to the next level. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 small box of instant lemon pudding mix
- ¾ cup of oil
- ¾ cup of water
- 4 beaten eggs
- For the Glaze:
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- 2 tablespoons of water
- ⅓ cup of lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the cake mix, lemon pudding, oil, and water until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water in a bowl.
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Poke holes in the cake using a wooden spoon.
- Pour the glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can make this cake ahead of time and store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For an extra citrusy flavor, add some lemon zest to the glaze or the cake batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 39
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg