4.5 from 36 votes
Perfect Lemon Cake
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
15
Servings (9X13-inch pan or 2 rounds)
Calories:
595 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 package lemon cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 large egg
- 1 small lemon instant pudding package
Frosting:
- 1 cup butter very soft
- 6-8 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
Instructions
- For the cake, mix dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients. Mix with electric mixer on medium speed for about two minutes. Pour into a greased 9×11 pan or two round pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Don’t overbake or the cake will be too dry!
- You can also make cupcakes and bake them at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. The cupcakes will fall after they come out of the oven, but this is normal. Just fill up the indentation with more frosting.
- For the frosting, place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of sugar, then the juice and the zest. Beat until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, until icing is thick enough to be of good spreading consistency (I added about 6 cups total). Use and store at room temperature. (Don’t refrigerate and it will last in a covered container for about three days.)
- Garnish with berries, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
595kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
424mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
63g
(126%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 Servings (9X13-inch pan or 2 rounds)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 595
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 595kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.