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Lemon Jello Cake Recipe

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A bright and tangy Lemon Jello Cake that combines a zesty lemon cake mix with lemon-flavored Jello for an extra moist and flavorful dessert. Topped with a sweet and tart lemon glaze, this cake is perfect for springtime gatherings or anytime you want a refreshing citrus treat.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 (3 oz) package lemon Jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 box lemon cake mix or white cake mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Lemon Glaze

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the cake.
  2. Dissolve Jello: In a bowl, dissolve the lemon Jello powder completely in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir well until fully dissolved.
  3. Cool Jello Mixture: Let the Jello mixture cool for 5 to 10 minutes, so it doesn’t curdle the eggs and batter when mixed.
  4. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, cooled Jello mixture, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  5. Bake Cake: Grease a cake pan lightly with oil or non-stick spray. Pour the batter into the pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake; it should come out clean.
  6. Prepare Lemon Glaze: While the cake is baking, whisk together the lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth and free of lumps.
  7. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is out of the oven and still warm, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the glaze for the best flavor.
  • Ensure the Jello mixture is cooled before mixing to prevent curdling.
  • You can substitute white cake mix if lemon cake mix is unavailable.
  • Allow the cake to cool fully before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days.

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