Lemon Cake To Die For

 

Lemon Cake with Lemon Glaze

Ingredients

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

Glaze

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• Pinch of lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 2: Prepare the Cake Batter

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, oil, water, eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest.
2. Mix together until just combined.
3. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Remove the cake from the oven and set it on a wire rack to cool slightly.

Step 4: Prepare the Glaze

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, lemon zest, half of the lemon juice, whipping cream, and melted butter.
2. Add more lemon juice as needed to achieve your desired thickness for the glaze.

Step 5: Glaze the Cake

1. Pour the glaze over the still warm cake.
2. Let the glaze harden slightly before serving.

Enjoy!