Quick Lemon Cake 🍋✨
Light, fluffy, and bursting with citrusy flavor—this easy lemon cake is a sunshine-filled treat you can whip up in no time! Whether you’re hosting brunch, bringing dessert to a potluck, or just craving something sweet and zesty, this one-bowl wonder is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (for that bright citrus kick!)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (adds extra zing!)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional but so pretty)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix it up! In a large bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, oil, eggs, water, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. Stir until the batter is smooth and luscious.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing. If you’re feeling fancy, dust the top with a little powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve and smile! Each bite is soft, tangy, and totally addictive.
Tips & Twists:
- Want to make it extra special? Top it with a lemon glaze or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Try baking it as cupcakes for a fun twist—just reduce the bake time to 15–18 minutes.
- Add a handful of poppy seeds to the batter for a lemon-poppy seed variation.
This cake is proof that something beautiful doesn’t have to be complicated. Just mix, bake, and enjoy the lemony love!
