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Lemon Pudding Cake

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 343kcal
If you love lemon, this cake is a must-try—moist, sweet, and packed with citrus flavor in every bite!
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Equipment

  • bundt pan or ring pan

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) lemon pudding mix
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 cup oil

For the glaze:

  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Generously grease or butter a bundt pan and dust lightly with flour
    Greased and powdered bundt pan for lemon pudding cake.
  • Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, water, oil, and eggs in a stand mixer bowl
    Cake batter ingredients in a stand mixer.
  • Mix on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed and mix for 1-2 minutes, scraping the sides as needed
    Lemon pudding cake batter in a stainless-steel mixing bowl
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan
    Lemon pudding cake batter in the prepared Bundt pan
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center
    Cooling lemon pudding cake on a wire rack.
  • Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan
    Glazed lemon pudding cake dripping with glaze.

For the glaze:

  • Combine lemon juice and powdered sugar in a small saucepan and whisk to combine
    Glaze ingredients for lemon pudding cake in a saucepan.
  • Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the sugar melts and the mixture thickens slightly
    Lemon glaze in saucepan on stovetop.
  • Remove from heat and set aside
  • Place the cake on a wire rack over a parchment-lined pan for easy cleanup
    Glazed lemon pudding cake dripping with glaze.
  • Slowly pour the glaze over the cake, letting it coat evenly
    Close-up of glazed cake with a glossy finish.
  • Scoop up any drippings and reapply if desired
  • Slice and serve
    Sliced lemon pudding cake with whole lemons nearby.

Notes

Storage:

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg