Lemony Lemon Cake
This is the first cake that my great-granddaughter ever learned to make when she was eight years old. This was a favorite recipe of her great-greatgrandmother, and it is a staple dessert in our family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cake
- 1 small box small box lemon gelatin
- 1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 4 whole eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup water
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
Cake
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Pour into a greased 13 x 9-inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.
Topping
- Mix ingredients well.
- While cake is still warm from oven, punch holes in top with a wooden pick.
- Pour topping over cake.
- Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/lemony-lemon-cake/