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Easy Lemon Cake

SUBMITTED BY: v monte PHOTO BY: SWILLYERD

"I got this recipe from my mother-in-law years ago, and it has always been a family favorite. It is real good for potlucks as it is served right out of the pan."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 61 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine gelatin mix and cake mix. Mix well.
  2. Add next 4 ingredients - oil, eggs, water and lemon extract. Mix lightly.
  3. Bake according to instructions on back of cake box.
  4. To Make Frosting: Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice.
  5. When cake is done, and while still hot, ice with frosting.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2005 by Katie-Kate
I've been making a cake similar to this for years. It has a few differences though. Use only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2005 by CARON65
I followed the directions to the letter and this cake was not good. I wondered about the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2006 by GULFTRADE
I made this one for a birthday and it got rave reviews. I used a fork to poke lots of holes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by DTNYC
Yummy. I did substitute lemon cake mix and doubled the glaze/frosting because I wanted a more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by SHONAGAIL
Our whole family loves this recipe! Nice lemon flavor, and nice and light too. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by 27LAW
I would make this again. I didn't have and lemon extract so I substituted the juice of one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by Jolene
I made this recipe with lemon cake mix, and didn't add any lemon extract. It turned out moist... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by Nikki
This Lemon cake is soo moist and delicious, but i left out the lemon extract and used 3/4 cups... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by LESLEYfromWI
My family loved this cake. Made in a bundt pan and it came out perfect. Thanks MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2005 by Lisa
Excellent cake! My husband can't stop raving about it. MORE

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