We don't eat chocolate in this house. Seems a bit strange, being that three women live in this house. However, The Farmer doesn't like chocolate. So I don't make cookies, brownies or chocolate cake to just sit on the counter and and tempt me to eat it.
Instead, we like ice cream. And fruit flavors. Cherry desserts. And citrus. I absolutely love lemon and lime. Key lime ice cream is my all-time favorite. Side note, curse to Ben and Jerry's for taking their Key Lime off the shelves last year and not bringing it back. I was going through withdrawals until I found a Key Lime Gelato that is even better! My hips aren't very thrilled but my taste buds are.
As I continued my search through Gooseberry Patch 101 Homestyle Favorites
from Gooseberry Patch, I was ready to try something different. Dessert sounded fun. And I was thrilled when I found a recipe for Lemon Cake. Holy cow, this thing is incredible. I dare you to not eat more than one piece when you try it!
from Gooseberry Patch, I was ready to try something different. Dessert sounded fun. And I was thrilled when I found a recipe for Lemon Cake. Holy cow, this thing is incredible. I dare you to not eat more than one piece when you try it!
Even better about this cake, it's sort of homemade. It uses some boxed items and some "real" ingredients to make a cake that is quick and easy. And delicious.
The recipe:
A box of yellow cake mix
A small box of instant lemon pudding mix
3/4 c. oil
3/4 c. water
4 beaten eggs
Glaze:
2 c. powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. melted butter
2 Tbsp water
1./3 c. lemon juice
Start by beating the eggs in a bowl. Then add the cake mix, lemon pudding, oil and water.
While you are mixing, go ahead and make the glaze. Powdered sugar, lemon juice (I recommend actually juicing a lemon for better flavor,) butter and water all get mixed with a fork.
But the batter in a greased 9x13 pan
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 350. When the cake is done, take it out of the oven and immediately use a fork to poke holes in it. Then pour the glaze over.
Holy cow this is good!! My kids devoured it. I LOVED it. And I'm hiding it from The Farmer so he can't eat it all! Not really, but I am leaving a note next to it indicating I will be back for another piece! This cake will be a recipe that I use often. I can't wait to take it to the field for meals during harvest. The guys will love it.
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Sounds yummy! I, too am not a huge chocolate fan, though I do indulge occassionally. I prefer other flavors, too. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
ReplyDeleteI have to try this with lemon! I make one almost the same using strawberry cake mix and strawberry jello.
ReplyDeleteThat cake sounds so delicious!!! @KentuckyFarmGirl-that sounds good too! I was wondering if you could share that recipe??!!
ReplyDeleteYUMMMY I bet it would be even yummy with some rum in it :-) ARG!!!!! Is it time for pirate talk again?
ReplyDeleteHope to see you Wednesday.
P.S. I LOVE lemon cake; it's always so refreshing.
I have been making this same recipe for years, and it is great. To make it even better, fold in a cup (or more) of blueberries just before you pour it in the pan. Lemon and blueberries, what a delicious combination. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds just like my late MIL's recipe! Nothing better than a piece of lemon cake in a glass with milk poured over it!Yummy!!
ReplyDeleteI made this recipe last night and it is awesome! I usually like chocolate, but lemon is my next go-to sweet treat. I didn't have yellow cake mix but I had lemon so I gave it a shot. It was great! Lemony goodness :) I sent it to work with my husband and they love it as well.
ReplyDeleteI make a very similar cake. The only variations are in the glaze instead of butter I use vegetable oil and instead of lemon juice I use orange juice. It is delicious and very moist.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried a angel food cake mix and a can of lemon pie filling. Just fold no mixing with a mixer. Bake 350 for 20 to 25 min. You can eat plain, powder sugar on top or cream cheese frosting.
ReplyDeletethat sounds tasty!
DeleteMy Mama used to make this in a Bundt pan....even easier to walk by and cut a piece and run....love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is close to a family recipe of mine - only instead of lemon juice for the glaze, we use countrytime lemonade powder... makes the whole cake taste super lemony. Lemonade cake is the 'birthday cake' request for several family members... it's so sweet and yummy, but doesn't need frosting.
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