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Lemon Cake

Name: Lemon Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water; 4 egg whites; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional; LEMON GLAZE:; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup lemon juice

42 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Makes

15 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

This fluffy cake is full of citrus flavor but not much fat or cholesterol. Preparation starts with a boxed mix for convenience and ends with a refreshing two-ingredient lemon glaze.—Bonita Giesbrecht, Glenn, California

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Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
4 egg whites
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
LEMON GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, gelatin, water, egg whites, applesauce, oil, lemon extract and food coloring if desired; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, for glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle about a third of glaze over cake; carefully spread evenly. Repeat with remaining glaze. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 225 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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