Donna's Lemon Cake Recipe

This lemon cake recipe, a treasured secret from a dear friend, is guaranteed to become your new favorite. Prepare to be amazed by its incredibly moist and rich texture – a true melt-in-your-mouth experience! This easy-to-follow recipe uses a few simple ingredients and yields a stunning, citrusy dessert perfect for any occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 441.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Donna's Lemon Cake

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How to Make Donna's Lemon Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a bundt pan generously.
  3. In a small bowl, dissolve 3 oz (85g) lemon-flavored gelatin in ¾ cup (175ml) of boiling water. Let cool completely to room temperature.
  4. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz/432g) yellow cake mix, the cooled lemon gelatin, 1 tablespoon lemon extract, 4 large eggs, and 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil. Beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes until well combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once completely cool, use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes all over the cake. Pour your favorite lemon frosting over the cake while it's still slightly warm to allow for maximum absorption.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

179g

Fat

16g

Carbs

20g

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