This light, fluffy, zesty lemon cake is really moist. One bite and you’ll be hooked on the tangy, sweet flavor! Whether you’re making dessert for a cookout, planning an afternoon get-together, getting ready for 4th of July, or you’re just a fan of luscious lemon desserts, you’re going to love this.
Lemon is a popular flavor during the warmer months but it’s too good not to enjoy every time you get the opportunity! So, whatever the season and whatever the weather, make this and you won’t regret it. If you like lemons, you will love it.
Whether you pair a square of this delicious lemon cake with a cup of coffee, some tea or even your favorite iced soda, you’re really going to enjoy those fresh and zesty flavors. It’s a real crowd-pleaser of a cake and don’t be surprised if your friends start to beg you for the recipe!
Why You’ll Love the Recipe
It’s a delicious lemon cake which everybody is going to love. The tangy lemon cake and sweet glaze on top are both heavenly and it’s a very easy cake to eat!
How to Serve It:
Cut into slices and serve at room temperature.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can.
Storage Instructions:
The cake should be kept in an airtight container. It will keep for several days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
Variations and Substitutions:
Try making this in cupcake form rather than as one cake. You can also swap the lemon for orange for a flavor that is still citrusy but slightly different.
Ingredients:
- Lemon instant pudding
- Yellow cake mix
- Water
- Oil
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
FOR THE GLAZE:
- Powdered sugar
- Heavy whipping cream
- Melted unsalted butter
How to make Lemon cake:
STEP 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
STEP 2. Beat all the cake ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
STEP 3. Spoon the cake batter into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
STEP 4. Whisk the glaze ingredients together and pour this over the warm cake.
STEP 5. Let the glaze set and the cake fully cool and then serve.
This cake is really moist and tasty, offering sweet, tangy flavors in every bite. Anyone who likes lemon cakes is going to fall in love with this gorgeous lemon cake recipe.
Lemon cake to die for
This cake is really moist and tasty, offering sweet, tangy flavors in every bite. Anyone who likes lemon cakes is going to fall in love with this gorgeous lemon cake recipe.
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon instant pudding
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
FOR THE GLAZE:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Beat all the cake ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
- Spoon the cake batter into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Whisk the glaze ingredients together and pour this over the warm cake.
- Let the glaze set and the cake fully cool and then serve.
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
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