A Lemon Cake To Die For
This Lemon Cake To Die For is bright, tender, and outrageously easy, with a moist crumb and a sweet tangy glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan or 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the lemon cake mix, instant pudding mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, water, and lemon zest in a large bowl, beating on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes (Bundt pan) or 30 to 35 minutes (9×13 pan), until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Glaze the cake by poking holes in the top after it cools for 10 minutes, then pouring the glaze over it.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use freshly zested lemons for the best aroma. Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature or in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon cake, dessert, baking, easy lemon dessert, sweet glaze
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