Description
Succulent lemon cake delights with zesty citrus notes and delicate crumb. Creamy frosting and fresh lemon zest complement balanced sweetness for a memorable dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 small box instant lemon pudding mix
- 4 beaten eggs
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) oil
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) water
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Crack eggs into a spacious mixing bowl and whisk until uniformly blended. Incorporate cake mix, lemon pudding powder, vegetable oil, and water, stirring until the mixture achieves a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and dry.
- During baking, craft the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, water, and melted butter in a separate bowl until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy liquid.
- After removing the cake from the oven, let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, create numerous punctures across the cake’s surface to enhance glaze absorption.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze generously over the warm cake, ensuring it penetrates the holes and blankets the entire surface for maximum flavor infusion.
- Allow the glazed cake to cool completely at room temperature, permitting the glaze to set and flavors to meld before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Adjust the oil quantity to reduce calories, using applesauce or Greek yogurt as a healthier substitute for a lighter texture.
- Swap regular cake mix with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring the same delectable taste and moistness.
- Add fresh lemon zest to the batter and glaze for an extra burst of citrusy flavor and a more vibrant, aromatic profile.
- Use a fork instead of a wooden spoon for poking holes, creating more channels for the glaze to penetrate and enhance the cake’s moisture and tanginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg