Fool 'Em Every Time Lemon Cake
A bright, citrus-flavored lemon cake featuring a tender yellow base topped with a tangy lemon glaze and optional lemon rind, perfect for gatherings and dessert lovers alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare a yellow cake mix according to package directions and bake in a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.
- While the cake is baking, mix powdered sugar with bottled lemon juice until the mixture is thin.
- When the cake is done and still hot, carefully poke holes all over the top of the cake with a fork.
- Pour the lemon glaze mixture evenly over the hot cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Optional: Garnish with grated lemon rind and thin lemon slices before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
303
kcal
15% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).