Ingredients
For the Cake:
– 1 box strawberry cake mix
– 1 box (3.4 oz) instant strawberry or lemon pudding mix
– 4 large eggs
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 1 cup water
– ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
For the Glaze:
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon strawberry extract (optional, for color and flavor)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or bundt pan to prevent sticking.
2. Mix the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix and pudding mix. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the batter is smooth and combined.
3. Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. For a pink hue and extra flavor, stir in the strawberry extract (optional). Adjust consistency by adding more lemon juice (for thinner) or powdered sugar (for thicker).
5. Glaze and Serve:
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, letting it run down the sides for a beautiful finish. Allow the glaze to set for about 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy!
