Cheating Lemon Pound Cake
Indulge in the zesty brightness of this "Cheating Lemon Pound Cake," a quick and effortless dessert that's bursting with citrus flavor. Using a genius shortcut of boxed lemon cake mix and instant lemon pudding mix, this recipe delivers all the rich, moist goodness of a traditional pound cake without the fuss. Enhanced with fresh lemon juice and zest, every bite is tangy and refreshing, while a luscious lemon glaze adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just an hour with only 10 minutes of prep, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for busy bakers looking to impress. Perfect for brunches, afternoon tea, or a simple sweet treat, this lemon pound cake will have everyone asking for seconds! Keywords: lemon pound cake recipe, easy lemon dessert, quick pound cake, lemon glaze cake, citrus desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard bundt or loaf pan with nonstick spray or butter, then dust lightly with flour.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix and instant lemon pudding mix.
Add the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and fully combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the cake.
Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your quick and delicious cheating lemon pound cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.5 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 767 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 4045 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 621.8 g | 226% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 420.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.6 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 1206 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1060 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
