Description
This Luscious Lemon Pudding Cake is a delightful, tangy dessert featuring a moist lemon cake base layered with a smooth lemon pudding topping that bakes into a beautifully textured cake. It is easy to prepare and perfect for spring and summer gatherings or any time you crave a refreshing citrus treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 lemon cake mix (9×13 size)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup canola oil
- 3 large eggs
Pudding Mixture
- 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes instant lemon pudding mix
- â…“ cup sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 ¼ cups cold water
Garnish
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 baking dish with baking spray to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix cake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon cake mix, 1 cup whole milk, canola oil, and eggs until smooth and fully combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom.
- Prepare pudding mixture: In another large bowl, beat together the sugar, instant lemon pudding mixes, 2 cups whole milk, and 1 ¼ cups cold water until thick and combined, whisking for about 2 minutes.
- Layer pudding: Spoon dollops of the pudding mixture evenly all over the top of the cake batter in the baking dish.
- Prepare for baking: Place the baking dish onto a cookie sheet to catch any drips during baking and make it easier to handle.
- Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool for about 30 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, then garnish slices with whipped cream, fresh mint sprigs, and lemon slices for an elegant finish. Enjoy your luscious lemon pudding cake!
Notes
- Using a cookie sheet under the baking dish helps catch any drips from the pudding topping during baking.
- For best results, use cold water and milk as specified to allow the pudding to set properly before baking.
- Letting the cake cool before serving allows the pudding layer to fully set for the best texture.
- Garnish creatively with mint and lemon slices to enhance presentation and flavor.
