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Lemonade Cake That’s Bursting with Sunshine – Sweet Easy Recipes

This lemonade cake is the kind of dessert that shows up and steals the spotlight. It’s zesty, light, and has that unmistakable lemonade zing that wakes up your taste buds without overwhelming them. Think sunshine in a slice, minus the sunburn. I made this cake one weekend after a particularly rough week—you know, one of those weeks where the laundry wins and the dishwasher quits. I needed a win, and this cake delivered. The smell alone brought me back to summers with my grandma, who used to keep a pitcher of fresh lemonade on the porch and a stash of cake mix in the pantry just in case guests dropped by. This recipe blends both of those memories into something sweet, easy, and just indulgent enough to make the moment better. It’s a one-bowl kind of day, no fancy tools required. Just you, a whisk, and the willingness to lick the spoon—don’t worry, I won’t tell. If you're into sweet easy recipes that don’t come with a mile-long list of ingredients, this one's about to be your new go-to.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, bread easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, easy recipes for dinner, how to make pancakes easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 box white or yellow cake mix
  • 1 small box instant lemon pudding mix
  • 3/4 cup lemonade (from concentrate)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix and lemon pudding powder.
  3. Add the lemonade, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth—don’t be afraid to dance a little while you mix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let it cool completely. Resist the urge to poke at it.
  7. Frost if you’d like, or serve plain with a dusting of powdered sugar. Both are winners.