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Lemon Pound Cake

Easy lemon pound cake with cake mix is bursting with lemon flavor. Made with a few simple ingredients, this lemon bundt cake is always a hit.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon pound cake with cake mix
Servings: 12 pieces
Author: Heather Seeley

Ingredients

  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • 1 box instant lemon pudding
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray or shortening. Make sure to fully cover the pan so that the cake will release after it's finished cooking.
  • Place cake mix, pudding mix, water, lemon juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and sour cream in a mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes in the pan. Carefully invert the cake on a cooking rack.
  • Make the lemon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Let the cake cool before drizzling the glaze over the cake.

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Notes

  • Use a 12 cup bundt pan.
  • Make sure to cover the inside of the pan with non-stick cooking spray or shortening to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Be sure to let the cake rest in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes.
  • Test to see if the cake is done baking by inserting a toothpick. If it comes out clean it is done. The cake will also start pulling away from the side of the bundt pan.
  • You can adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze for your preferred thickness.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg