Description
This Lemon Cake To Die For is a moist, flavorful cake bursting with bright lemon flavor. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, this cake is incredibly easy to make and perfect for any occasion. With a light texture and citrusy sweetness, it’s sure to be a hit at family gatherings, holidays, or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 box instant lemon pudding
- 2/3 cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp lemon zest
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Pinch of lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, instant lemon pudding, oil, eggs, water, vanilla, and lemon zest until just combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Remove from the oven and set the cake on a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Prepare the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon zest, half of the lemon juice, heavy whipping cream, and melted butter. Stir until smooth and adjust the consistency with more lemon juice.
- Glaze the cake: While the cake is still warm, pour the glaze over the top, allowing it to soak in and cover the surface evenly.
- Let the glaze set: Allow the glaze to harden slightly before cutting and serving.
- Enjoy: Slice and serve this delicious, moist lemon cake!
Notes
- Blueberry Add-In: Fresh or frozen blueberries add a burst of flavor and color to this cake.
- Lemon Frosting: Top the cake with lemon cream cheese frosting for an indulgent treat.
- Lemon and Poppy Seeds: Add 1–2 tablespoons of poppy seeds to the batter for extra crunch.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free yellow cake mix and ensure other ingredients are gluten-free.
- Lemon Curd Filling: Add a layer of lemon curd in the center of the cake for extra lemony goodness.
