Description
his Lemon Cake To Die For is everything you need in a dessert—moist, tangy, and utterly delicious! Made with a box cake mix and a simple lemon glaze, this cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It’s quick to prepare, incredibly moist, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 box lemon cake mix
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1 package (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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4 large eggs
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1/2 cup water
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Zest of 2 lemons
For the Lemon Glaze:
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or a bundt pan.
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Combine Cake Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, lemon pudding mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, water, and lemon zest. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute, then increase to medium speed for 2 minutes, until well combined.
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Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare the Lemon Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the glaze consistency with more lemon juice or powdered sugar if needed.
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Glaze the Cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, pour the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
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Serve: Slice and enjoy your irresistible lemon cake!
Notes
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Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results.
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Avoid overmixing the batter; mix until just combined to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
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Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
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For a stronger lemon flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon extract to the batter.
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If you prefer a more tart glaze, simply add more lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 12 servings)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg