Description
Lemon Pound Cake made from cake mix is a delightful and simple dessert that brings the brightness of citrus to your table. With its golden crust and moist, tender crumb, this cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy tea party or a family gathering. Easy to prepare and bursting with zesty flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in melted butter gently until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider folding in blueberries or poppy seeds. You can substitute buttermilk for some of the water for extra richness.