A Lemon Cake To Die For
This Lemon Cake To Die For is everything a dessert lover craves super moist, rich, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Made with lemon cake mix, instant lemon pudding, and sour cream, this easy lemon cake delivers bakery-style results with minimal effort. Finished with a tangy lemon glaze that soaks into every bite, it’s the ultimate lemon dessert for parties, holidays, or a sweet family treat.
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
1 box lemon cake mix
1 (3.4 oz) package instant lemon pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
½ cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
½ cup water
Zest of 2 fresh lemons
Lemon Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan or 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, lemon pudding mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, water, and lemon zest.
Beat on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth to make the glaze.
Drizzle glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in. For extra lemon flavor, drizzle again once fully cooled.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Cake:
Ultra moist lemon cake thanks to sour cream and pudding mix
Bright, fresh citrus flavor from real lemon juice and zest
Easy semi-homemade dessert with bakery-quality results
Perfect for Bundt cakes, potlucks, holidays, and parties
Crowd-pleasing lemon dessert that stays soft for days
Recipe Details:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: ~420 kcal per slice
Pro Tips:
Always use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best lemon flavor.
Let the glaze fully set before slicing for clean, beautiful pieces.
Store covered at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
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Ultra-moist lemon cake made with lemon cake mix, sour cream, and fresh lemon zest, topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Easy, zesty, and bakery-style delicious!
