Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2012

I used two cake mixes and made two 9x13 cakes because the new mixes are only 15.25 ozs. I also used lemon pudding for both the cake and frosting. I layered the cakes with frosting between and it was excellent. Had many compliments.

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Dianne

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Macedon, New York, USA

Living In: Syracuse, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2012

MMM Yummy.... Whipped up 4 egg whites (instead of 3) separately and folded them into the rest of the combined ingredients. Fold them in well. This helps to make cake a little fluffier since the added pudding mix makes cake denser. I left out the non-fat milk and used lemon cake mix, not yellow. I sliced the cake to make 2 layers and spread lemon pudding filling in center. Going to try raspberry spread next time (1 small jar seedless raspberry preserves + 1 box raspberry jello as suggested by another reviewer). Used "Cream cheese frosting II" recipe and made a flag with blueberries and strawberries for the 4th of July.

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hgilbart

Living In: Nyack, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2012

This cake is amazing! I've made it several times and always receive amazing compliments. But i also made some adjustments: whip your own heavy cream instead of cool whip, then blend in mixer with pudding mix, don't fold - the texture and rich taste is as good as any professionally done bakery. I also grated two lemons into the whipped cream. Also and per other suggestions, I used 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice as a substitute for full water in the batter. I make this as a double layer cake. Don't expect to rise - it won't. But do mix at high speed as suggested to aeriate the batter. The outcome is a nice size double layer cake that has a very light texture - not heavy like a pound cake. Emjoy!

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rexinnb

Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2012

My family LOVES this recipe! I used lemon pudding for both the cake & the topping because we enjoy the tangy lemon taste all the way through the dessert. Took to my ailing neighbor & their family loved it too. Winner all around.

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LDlargirl

Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2012

I made this cake today. As advised by other readers I used lemon cake mix, lemon pudding mix and added 1/3 lemon juice. Trying to make it more yummy I added 1/2 vegetable oil and used 3 whole eggs. The cake was good and moist but not "lemony" at all.

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princessagata

Reviewed: May 28, 2012

I am afraid to say that I was disappointed with this recipe. It just didn't have that refreshing lemony taste that I was looking for even though I doubled the amount of lemon extract called for. I took it to a family gathering and brought most of it home.

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Jackie B

Reviewed: May 14, 2012

I followed to the tee and did not like the heavy, congealed feel this cake had. Seemed more like I was eating bread pudding. It did not have the knockout lemony kick I was hoping for either. Had to fill the cupcake tins almost to the top, the first batch were well below the paper. Also did not pull away from the paper very well. So, wouldn't recommend cc paper.

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Carol W.

Reviewed: May 5, 2012

Yummy cake! After reading many reviews, I made the frosting with sugar free lemon pudding and used part water part lemon juice for the cake along with a lemon cake mix. Tasted moist and delicious!

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BRITGREEN

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Wheatland, Wyoming, USA

Living In: Frederick, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: May 2, 2012

I made this cake for the first time today. It was wonderful. Very easy. I used lemon cake mix and lemon pudding. In the filling and in the cake. I used fresh squeezed lemon in the filling in exchange for 1/3 of the water. I also used 1 whole egg and 2 whites instead of 3 whites. I used fresh squeezed lemon instead of extract. It was a great success . Best Lemon cake ever.

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anitavan65

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 2, 2012

This recipe turned out completely flat! I followed the recipe exactly except for adding a teaspoon of lemon zest. The taste was flat and so was the cake.

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