If you’re looking for a lemon pudding cake that’s both easy to make and incredibly delicious, this Lemon Lava Cake is about to become your new favorite. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a dessert that’s as impressive as it is tasty. The magic of this cake lies in the transformation that happens in the oven—the pudding layer starts on top but ends up as a luscious, gooey base. And trust me, the warm pudding mixed with the soft lemon cake is pure bliss. While lemon is my go-to, you can easily swap flavors to match your mood!
Delicious Lemon Lava Cake
Indulge in this moist lemon cake that's bursting with flavor! Our lemon pudding cake recipe is a must-try for any dessert lover. Perfect for anyone who loves recipes baking with a citrus twist. This delightful cake has a gooey lemon center that melts in your mouth with every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
- Ingredients needed to prepare the cake (eggs, oil, water, as listed on the box)
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant lemon pudding mix
- 1/3 cup sugar (optional)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 1/4 cups water
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat and Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal later.
Prepare the Cake Batter:
Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to prepare the batter.
Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Make the Pudding Mixture:
In a separate bowl, combine the dry pudding mixes with the optional sugar, cold milk, and water.
Whisk everything together briskly for about 2 minutes, until it starts to thicken up.
Layer the Pudding:
Carefully spoon the pudding mixture over the cake batter. It might sink a bit, and that's perfectly fine—it's part of the magic!
Bake:
Place a large baking sheet under your dish to catch any potential drips, then slide it into the oven.
Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour. The pudding layer will stay slightly jiggly, so check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the middle. If it comes out with just pudding (no cake batter), it’s ready!
Cool and Serve:
Let the cake cool for about 20 minutes to allow the pudding layer to set.
Dust the top with powdered sugar and serve warm for the best experience.
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