Memaw's Lemon Sunshine Cake

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This lemon sunshine cake is the best cake I have ever had, hands down! My memaw used to make this for holidays from Easter to Christmas. It is a family favorite, easy to make, and delicious.

Submitted by ACYGAN
Updated on December 19, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (10-inch) fluted tube cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 tablespoon flour, or more as needed, for dusting

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix

  • 1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 cup peach nectar

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

  • ¼ cup peach nectar

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt).

  2. Beat together lemon cake mix, lemon pudding mix, white sugar, eggs, 1 cup peach nectar, and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until the top of cake springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

  4. Cool cake in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

  5. Mix together confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup peach nectar, lemon juice, and lemon peel in a large bowl with an electric mixer until frosting is smooth.

  6. Invert cooled cake onto a serving platter; poke holes in the top of cake with a fork. Pour frosting slowly over cake, allowing it to soak into the holes and drizzle down the sides.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

445 Calories
16g Fat
72g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 445
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 443mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 72g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 51g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 72mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.