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A slice of Lemon Cake to Die For with lemon topping

Lemon Cake to Die For

Chef Bella
This easy lemon cake recipe features a moist, flavorful cake soaked with a tangy lemon syrup. It’s the perfect dessert for lemon lovers and is simple to make with just a few ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 1 box 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
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add cake mix, pudding mix, water, and oil. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While baking, prepare the soaking syrup by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, melted butter, and water.
  • Once the cake is done, poke holes all over it and pour the syrup over the warm cake. Let it cool completely before serving.