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Lemonade Cake

A delightful and refreshing dessert with zingy lemon flavor and tender crumb, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box lemon cake mix Store-bought lemon cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup lemonade concentrate (thawed) Frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed before use
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Fold in the thawed lemonade concentrate.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch cake pan.
  2. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Preparing the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
Serving
  1. Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the lemon glaze on top and serve.

Notes

Make it ahead: This cake tastes better the next day when covered and rested overnight. You can also freeze the cake without glaze for up to three months.