Lemon Cake

228 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 28 min
Ready In: 43 min

“This is a wonderful easy recipe that is truly delicious. Lemon sheet cake with a cool lemony cream topping. Everyone who has tried it absolutely loves it.” - by LaDonna

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
1 3/4 cups water
3 egg whites
3/4 cup nonfat milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 (1 ounce) package instant sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen light whipped topping, thawed

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Original recipe yields 1 - 10x15 inch pan

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 10x15 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together cake mix and pudding mix. Pour in water and egg whites. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to high and beat for 4 minutes. Pour batter into prepared 10x15 inch pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine milk, lemon extract and vanilla pudding mix. Beat on low for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake. Store cake in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (20 total)

Calories
159 cal
8%

Fat
3.1 g
5%

Carbs
30 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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LRP77

Jun. 2, 2004

"Great cake!! I used a lemon cake and added a few tablespoons of fresh lemon juice in place of some of the water in the cake. My coworkers gobbled this up and my boss wanted the recipe after I took t..." See morehis to a work luncheon. Will definitely make again, very refreshing and light tasting!"

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CookinginFL

Jul. 6, 2008

"Delicious!! Used lemon cake mix (and the lemon pudding!)...perfect - you HAVE to use lemon cake mix. Also, we like to eat cake cold, it really is so good right out of the fridge, you've got to try tha..." See moret. Made an American flag on top w/ strawberry slices and blueberries for the 4th of July yesterday...so cute! :) My sister said that this is now her favorite cake of ALL TIME!!"

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LMARGARET

Dec. 16, 2005

"I made this for my daughter's birthday and everyone loved it! Used 9 x 13 pan, lemon cake mix, and lemon pudding. As someone else said, be sure to beat batter for the full time and cake will rise ni..." See morecely."

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