Easy Lemon Cake Recipe: A Family Favorite

Name: Easy Lemon Cake Recipe: A Family Favorite
Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O®; 0.75 cup vegetable oil; 4 eggs; 0.75 cup water; 0.25 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 tablespoons lemon juice

This simple lemon cake recipe has been a family favorite for years, originating from my mother-in-law. Its ease and deliciousness make it ideal for potlucks and gatherings.

Yield1 - 9x13 inch cake, 24

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Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O®
0.75 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs eggs
0.75 cup water
0.25 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

Combine gelatin mix and cake mix thoroughly for a consistent base.
Add oil, eggs, water, and lemon extract to the mixture. Mix gently to combine.
Follow the baking instructions provided on the back of your cake mix box.
To prepare the frosting, blend confectioners' sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth.
Once the cake is baked and still warm, apply the lemon frosting evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 199 kcal
Fat Content: 10 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 17 g
Sodium Content: 172 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g