Lemon Jello Cake Recipe
This Lemon Jello Cake is a light and tangy dessert combining the zesty flavor of lemon jello with a moist lemon or white cake base. A refreshing lemon glaze drizzled on top adds the perfect touch of sweetness, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 (3 oz) package lemon jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 lemon cake mix or white cake mix (approximately 15.25 oz)
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cups vegetable oil
Lemon Glaze
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the batter.
- Dissolve Jello: In a bowl, pour 1 cup of boiling water over the lemon jello powder and stir until completely dissolved. Allow this mixture to cool for 5 to 10 minutes so it does not curdle the eggs or cake mix later.
- Mix Batter: In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix. Gradually add the cooled lemon jello mixture, then add 4 eggs and 3/4 cup of vegetable oil. Mix everything thoroughly until you have a smooth, uniform batter with no lumps.
- Bake: Grease a cake pan well to prevent sticking. Pour the batter into the pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; the cake is done when it comes out clean.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the cake is baking, combine 1/4 cup of lemon juice with 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and glossy to create a tangy glaze.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is out of the oven and still warm, evenly drizzle the lemon glaze on top so it seeps into the cake, adding extra moisture and flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy this bright, refreshing lemon dessert with your favorite cup of tea or coffee.
Notes
- Allow the lemon jello mixture to cool before adding to the cake mix to prevent cooking the eggs or altering the cake texture.
- Use a toothpick test to ensure the cake is baked through but not overdone.
- The lemon glaze can be adjusted in sweetness by adding more powdered sugar or lemon juice according to your preference.
- This cake can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor in the glaze.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with canola or light olive oil if preferred.
Keywords: lemon jello cake, lemon dessert, easy lemon cake, lemon glaze cake, moist lemon cake
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