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Lemon Cake Mix Cake

Lemon Cake Mix Cake

This Lemon Cake Mix Cake is a delightful, easy dessert that brings zing with every bite, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake pan
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven according to the cake mix package instructions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
  3. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake according to package directions or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool before glazing.
  6. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth and pour over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10g

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also freeze it for up to three months.

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