I really, really like lemon cake. I mean really, really, reeeaaallllyy like lemon cake. I have never been able to figure out the tangy lemon glaze that adds the wonderful crunch to a delicious slice of lemon cake. I had a box of lemon cake mix in my pantry that I've been wanting to use, and I got a craving for this tasty treat. So, I decided to make it. I didn't want to use premade icing for this cake, nor did I want to use cream cheese icing. It's just not as good that way. So, I looked up several recipes online and came up with my own. After sharing this cake with a friend and hearing her rave about it, I decided it is definitely blog worthy.
The Cake:
No secret here. Just grab a box of lemon cake mix.
Mix according to directions and pour into pan.
Bake like you're supposed to.
Remove and cool.
The Good Stuff:
What you will need:
Two lemons.
1 cup of powdered sugar.
Squeeze about 3 tablespoons of juice from the lemon. I am sure the kind from a bottle works just as well. I always have fresh lemons on hand for my water, so I just used the real stuff.
Mix the juice with the powdered sugar. If you want, you can grate a little of the peel to put in this mixture. I didn't do that.
Pour glaze on top of cake. Let it harden.
Serve and enjoy the tangy crunch!!
Attempt #1 was a success! I MAY try to add a little butter to the glaze next time, but that's doubtful. The cake passed my high standards... and, like I said earlier, my friend raved about it. So, you better believe this is going in my recipe book.
Sweet. Simple. Super delicious.
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