Easy Lemon Cake

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(166)

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.

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Servings:
24
Yield:
1 - 9x13 inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

  • 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O®

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

  • 4 eggs

  • ¾ cup water

  • ¼ 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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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

199 Calories
10g Fat
25g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 199
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 172mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 32mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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