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Lemon Cake Mix Cake

Lemon Cake Mix Cake

Delightfully easy Lemon Cake Mix Cake is a quick dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
  4. Bake according to the cake mix instructions, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar and lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

Notes

For a fun twist, use lemon-flavored sparkling water instead of plain water and add fresh berries for extra flavor and color.

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