Mom'S Easy Lemon Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful lemon cake with a tangy lemon glaze, perfect for family gatherings or afternoon tea, offering a bright citrus taste and tender crumb.

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Ingredients

  • 1 package golden cake mix
  • 1 package lemon jello
  • 3/4 cup Wesson oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 teaspoons lemon flavoring
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the cake mix, lemon jello, oil, water, eggs, and lemon flavoring in a bowl and mix well.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased oblong baking pan.
  4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool before preparing the lemon glaze.
  6. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
  7. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

206 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.8g 4% DV
Total Fat 1.6g 2% DV
Carbs 47g 17% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 24.8g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 78.5mg 3% DV
Potassium 163.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 61.8mg 5% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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