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Perfect Lemon Cake

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 15 Servings (9X13-inch pan or 2 rounds)
Calories: 595 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake:
  • 1 1 package lemon cake mix
  • 1 1 cup sour cream
  • ¾ ¾ cup water
  • ¾ ¾ cup oil
  • 4 4 large eggs
  • 1 1 small package lemon instant pudding
Frosting:
  • 1 1 cup butter very soft
  • 6-8 6-8 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.)
  4. Garnish with berries, if desired.

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: 15Servings (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.