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Lemon Jello Cake with Lemon Glaze Recipe

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This Lemon Jello Cake is a bright and moist dessert combining the tangy flavor of lemon jello with a classic lemon or white cake mix. Enhanced with a sweet lemon glaze, this cake offers a refreshing citrus twist perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 3 oz package lemon jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 lemon cake mix or white cake mix (about 15.25 oz box)
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

Lemon Glaze

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch cake pan to prepare for baking.
  2. Dissolve jello: Pour the 3 oz lemon jello packet into 1 cup of boiling water and stir until completely dissolved to ensure the jello is well incorporated.
  3. Cool jello mixture: Allow the jello mixture to cool for 5 to 10 minutes; this prevents the eggs from cooking prematurely when mixed.
  4. Mix cake batter: In a large bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, dissolved jello mixture, 4 eggs, and ¾ cup oil. Beat well with a mixer until all ingredients are thoroughly blended and smooth.
  5. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
  6. Prepare lemon glaze: While the cake bakes, mix ¼ cup lemon juice and 1 ½ cups powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth to create a tangy glaze.
  7. Glaze the cake: Once the cake is removed from the oven and still hot, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the top. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving to let the glaze set.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the glaze for the best vibrant flavor.
  • Allow the jello mixture to cool before mixing to avoid scrambling the eggs.
  • The cake can be stored covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.
  • This recipe works well with either a lemon or white cake mix depending on your preference.
  • For extra lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the batter.

Keywords: Lemon Jello Cake, citrus cake, lemon dessert, easy cake recipe, jello cake

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