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If you’re looking for a bright and cheerful dessert that’s super easy, this lemon loaf cake is what you want! It has that fresh, sunshiny favor that reminds me of a warm summer afternoon. And it’s super easy since the recipe starts with a box of cake mix and some instant pudding. This is such a simple, delicious treat that you can whip up in less than an hour.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Yellow cake mix (15 ounce package)
• Instant lemon pudding mix (3-1/2 ounce package)
• Melted butter (or avocado oil if you prefer)
• Plain Greek yogurt (full fat adds the richest flavor)
• Water
• Eggs
• Juice from 1 lemon (optional – adds an extra lemony zing)

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How to Make This Delicious Dessert

Before you start mixing anything, preheat your oven to 350˚ F. Go ahead and grease and flour the bottom of your loaf pan (or pans). That step is important because it helps the cake pop out of the pan when it’s done. You can use either one 9” x 5” pan or two 8” x 5” pans.

Dump all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir until everything is mixed and the batter is smooth. You can use an electric mixer or a sturdy spoon for the job.

Next, pour the batter into your pan (or pans). Smooth out the top so that it’s level. Pop it into the oven and bake. For the larger loaf, bake for about 50 minutes. For the two smaller loaves, check on them at around 30-35 minutes.

Try the old-fashioned toothpick test. Simply poke the center of the loaf with a toothpick. If it comes out clean or with a few cake crumbs, it’s ready. If there’s any wet batter clinging to the toothpick bake for another 5-10 minutes.

How to Serve

Allow the loaf to cool to room temperature before slicing. I enjoy this lemon loaf cake as-is. However, if you want to impress someone or make your family extra happy, drizzle a simple glaze over the top. This glaze is easy to make with powdered sugar and lemon juice.

Serve this yummy lemon loaf cake with milk or coffee. This is the perfect treat, either for dessert or an afternoon snack.

My husband and I enjoy it after eating a salmon macaroni salad or this baked pecan crusted fish with roasted vegetables.

More Lemon Recipes

If you enjoy the flavor of lemon as much as we do, you’ll want to try one or more of these lemon desserts:

3-Ingredient Lemon Bars – 3 ingredients? Yes! You can’t get much easier than that! And they’re so yummy!

Lemonade Smoothie – Sometimes we just like to drink our dessert! This refreshing lemon-flavored smoothie is absolutely wonderful!

Classic Lemon Meringue Pie – This creamy sweet treat will leave everyone begging for more. It’s simply impossible to resist!

Easy but Delicious Sweet Treat

I hope you give this delicious loaf cake a try. It’s a breeze to make, and it is sure to put smiles on the faces of everyone who eats it … especially if they enjoy a delightful balance of sweet and tart!

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