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A Lemon Cake to Die for!

A Lemon Cake to Die for!

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 1 cake (12 servings) 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This lemon cake is a delightful treat that is sure to impress your guests. The combination of a moist yellow cake with a tangy lemon pudding mix creates a burst of flavor in every bite!


Ingredients

Units Scale

For the cake:

  • 1 box of yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 box of instant lemon pudding mix (3.4 oz)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 4 eggs

For the soaking syrup:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, lemon pudding mix, water, oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  2. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake according to the package instructions.
  3. Make the soaking syrup: In a saucepan, combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, melted butter, and water. Cook until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Soak the cake: Once the cake is baked and cooled, poke holes in the top and pour the soaking syrup over the cake.
  5. Serve: Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can add lemon zest to the cake batter for extra lemon flavor.
  • Top the cake with whipped cream or fresh berries for a beautiful presentation.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg