If you’re a fan of fresh lemon flavor, you must try this delightful lemon cake! It’s bursting with citrusy goodness and has a soft, moist texture that will keep you coming back for more.
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 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
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. - Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, beat the eggs using an electric mixer. Add the cake mix, lemon pudding mix, water, and oil. Mix until well combined and smooth. - Bake the Cake:
Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Make the Soaking Syrup:
While the cake bakes, mix together the melted butter, lemon juice, water, and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth. - Soak the Cake:
Once the cake is done, use a skewer or fork to poke holes all over the top of the warm cake. Pour the soaking syrup evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes. - Cool and Serve:
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before serving. Enjoy the citrusy, moist goodness!
This magical lemon cake is perfect for lemon lovers—it’s sweet, tangy, and irresistibly soft!