Lemon Cake

4 from 16 votes

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: 500+ Best Dessert Recipes, Easy Cake Recipes For Beginners

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Sweet Basil

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.
In the bowl of a mixer, mix the cake mix, lemon zest, eggs, water, oil and jello powder together.
1 Lemon Cake Mix, Zest of 1 Lemon, 4 Eggs, 1 1/3 Cup Water, 2/3 Cup Oil, 1 3 oz. box Lemon Jello
Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan.
Bake for 27-30 minutes. While cake bakes, prepare icing, (See instructions below)
When cake is done and still warm, prick with 2 tined fork.
Immediately pour lemon glaze over the top.
Once completely cooled, top with frosting.

In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, zest and powdered sugar until smooth.
Juice of 2 Lemons, Zest of 1 Lemon, 1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar

In a bowl, fold together the frosting and cool whip with a rubber spatula, set aside.
1 Container Cool Whip, 1 Container Lemon Frosting

This cake will keep for up to 4 days. Cover to keep it from drying out.