Lemon Cake

3g protein · 40 min · 251 kcal

Lemon Cake

This lemon jello cake is quick and easy. It has a light refreshing flavor and the fluffy lemon frosting on top takes the cake to a whole new level.

40 min18 servings251 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Lemon Cake Mix
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 4 Eggs (Large)
  • 1 1/3 Cup Water
  • 2/3 Cup Oil
  • 1 3 oz. box Lemon Jello (powder)
  • Juice of 2 Lemons
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Container Cool Whip (8 ounce)
  • 1 Container Lemon Frosting

Instructions

  1. 1

    --- For The Cake ---

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a cake pan with nonstick spray and sprinkle with flour. Tip and tap the edges of the cake pan to coat it with flour.

  3. 3

    In the bowl of a mixer, mix the cake mix, lemon zest, eggs, water, oil and jello powder together.

  4. 4

    Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan.

  5. 5

    Bake for 27-30 minutes. While cake bakes, prepare icing, (See instructions below)

  6. 6

    When cake is done and still warm, prick with 2 tined fork.

  7. 7

    Immediately pour lemon glaze over the top.

  8. 8

    Once completely cooled, top with frosting.

  9. 9

    --- For The Icing ---

  10. 10

    In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, zest and powdered sugar until smooth.

  11. 11

    --- For The Frosting ---

  12. 12

    In a bowl, fold together the frosting and cool whip with a rubber spatula, set aside.

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