Lemon Cake to Die For
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This cake is ridiculously simple to make and takes no time at all to bake.
Whether you are hosting a baby shower, bridal shower, Easter dinner, or just want a delicious dessert; this easy lemon cake recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
This Lemon Cake is super moist and flavorful.
You can make this easy homemade lemon cake for all your parties and get-togethers! It will win over any crowd.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30-35 minutes | Servings: 12
Ingredients:
For the cake:
1 Box Yellow cake mix
1 Box Lemon instant pudding mix
⅔ C. Oil
⅔ C. Water
4 large eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
For the glaze:
2 C. Confectioners sugar
2 Tbsp. Butter unsalted and melted
2 Tbsp. Heavy whipping cream
¼ C. Lemon juice
How to make Lemon Cake to Die For:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2. Add all of the ingredients for the cake to a mixing bowl, and beat until well combined.
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Step 3. Layer the cake batter into a well-greased 9×13 baking dish and bake 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
Step 4. In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the glaze until smooth and creamy.
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Step 5. Pour the glaze over the warm cake and distribute evenly.
Step 6. Allow the cake to cool and glaze to harden before serving.
Enjoy!
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Lemon Cake to Die For
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 Box Yellow cake mix
- 1 Box Lemon instant pudding mix
- ⅔ C. Oil
- ⅔ C. Water
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 2 C. Confectioners sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Butter unsalted and melted
- 2 Tbsp. Heavy whipping cream
- ¼ C. Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Add all of the ingredients for the cake to a mixing bowl, and beat until well combined.
- Layer the cake batter into a well greased 9x13 baking dish and bake 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the glaze until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the glaze over the warm cake and distribute evenly.
- Allow the cake to cool and glaze to harden before serving.
I’ve been making this cake for at least 40 years and it is delicious. It is moist and wonderfully lemony. I don’t do the glaze, just a sprinkle of confectioner’s sugar. It is a wonderful cake for any occasion.