Lemon Cake to Die For
Lemon Cake to Die For is a moist, tangy, and irresistibly sweet dessert that’s bursting with citrus flavor. Made with yellow cake mix, lemon pudding, and a luscious lemon glaze, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether for a party or a simple treat, this zesty cake will be a hit!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Batter
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, lemon pudding mix, oil, water, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the Glaze
- While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, heavy cream, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake
- Once the cake is done, pour the lemon glaze over the warm cake.
- Spread evenly and let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the batter and glaze.
- Make it even sweeter by drizzling with white chocolate.
- For a poke cake effect, pierce the cake with a fork before pouring the glaze.
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