Mountain Dew Cake
Bright, vibrant, and unapologetically zesty, this Mountain Dew Cake is a citrus lover's dream dessert! Bursting with the tangy sweetness of lemon and the fizzy kick of the iconic Mountain Dew soda, this moist bundt cake is as fun as it is flavorful. Made with a simple boxed lemon cake mix and instant lemon pudding, it’s a breeze to whip up, and the addition of Mountain Dew ensures an irresistibly soft and tender crumb. The crowning touch is a luscious glaze made with powdered sugar, melted butter, and more Mountain Dew, drizzled over the top for a pop of extra zing. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or anytime you crave a dessert that’s equal parts nostalgic and unique, this Mountain Dew Cake will make you the star of any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Boxed lemon cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) Instant lemon pudding mix
- 4 Eggs
- 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Mountain Dew soda
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons Mountain Dew soda (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease and flour a standard bundt pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix and instant lemon pudding mix.
Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and Mountain Dew soda to the dry ingredients, and mix until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, Mountain Dew soda, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth.
When the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then slice and serve the cake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4955 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.9 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.5 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 100.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 837 mg | 279% | |
| Sodium | 3993 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 698.0 g | 254% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 499.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.0 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 627 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 624 mg | 13% | |
*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.
