Nothing says summer like the tart, sunny flavor of lemons. As the days wind down, why not treat yourself and your family to a delicious cake that is easier to make than you might expect, but captures that delectable citrusy goodness that helps keep summer around for just a bit longer. This cake is made with a mix and a few other ingredients that give it a homemade taste – without the hassle!
Lovely Lemon Cake
For the cake:
- I box lemon cake mix
- 1 sm. package lemon instant pudding
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
For the frosting:
- 1 cup butter
- 6 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line two 9” round pans with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, add cake and pudding mixes and whisk to combine.
- Add yogurt, water, oil, and eggs. Mix with an electric mixer at medium speed for two minutes.
- Pour evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 24-29 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Once the cake is completely cool, prepare frosting, following the remaining steps.
- Place butter in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer for one minute.
- Then add 4 cups confectioner’s sugar, half the lemon juice, and zest. Beat until creamy, three minutes or so.
- Add remaining sugar one cup at a time, and remaining juice, until your frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Frost cooled cake.
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