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Lemon Box Cake

A light and refreshing lemon-flavored cake made from a box mix, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box lemon cake mix any brand
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup water room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix with a whisk until smooth.
  3. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  2. Once the cakes are completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top and glaze the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding poppy seeds to the batter or serving with fresh berries.

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