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    Home » Desserts » Nostalgic Lemony Lemon Cake

    Nostalgic Lemony Lemon Cake

    Published: Nov 8, 2011 · Modified: Feb 5, 2021 by HWC Magazine · 17 Comments

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    Nostalgic Lemony Lemon Cake is a bright and intensely citrus moist cake drizzled with a little citrus glaze. 

    Nostalgic Lemony Lemon Cake

    Have you ever taken a bite out of a dish and you feel like you have been teleported back in time?

    Everyone has a special dish or memory that when they close their eyes and taste the food, for just a moment, they forget where they are and feel like they have transcended time. For many, these foods bring back a feeling of nostalgia or maybe brings a memory of your childhood.

    Maybe one sip of a root beer float, takes you back into time of your parents taking care of you after you had your tonsils removed. Maybe a bite of your grandmas special dish, reminds you of family gatherings during the holidays. It might even make you home sick or miss the people you have lost and are dear to you. Food is much more than just nourishment for our bodies but it also nourishes our souls. Certain dishes to certain individuals can carry a very strong emotional response and memories.

    Nostalgic Lemony Lemon Cake

    Nostalgic Lemony Lemon Cake is the BEST Birthday cake

    In my particular case, Lemony Lemon Cake is my nostalgic delight with fond memories.  When I was a very little girl, maybe around 4 years old, my best friends grandma (Mimi) made me a lemony lemon cake for my birthday. I remember that day vividly as I was dressed in a fancy dress and had 4 big candles in my cake with everyone gathered around singing the birthday song.

    Mimi was very special to me and the fact that she made her special lemony lemon cake was divine. One bite into the super moist sweet and a bit sour cake and I was hooked for life. This cake does not even have traditional frosting and sprinkles like most kids like but it makes up for it in its zest and moistness.

    Nostalgic Lemony Lemon Cake

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    Nostalgic Lemony Lemon Cake

    Nostalgic Lemony Lemon Cake is a bright and intensely citrus moist cake drizzled with a little citrus glaze. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 390kcal
    Author: HWC Magazine

    Ingredients

    • 15.25 oz lemon cake mix
    • 4 eggs
    • ¾ cup oil
    • 3 oz lemon jello
      small size (dry granules)
    • ¾ cup orange juice
    • 2 cups powdered (icing) sugar
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
    • Grease and flour a 9 x 11 baking pan
    • Mix lemon cake mix, eggs, oil, lemon jello dry ingredient and orange juice together.
    • Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake in oven for about 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
    • Cool cake, prick top of cake with fork (so that icing can penetrate the cake)
    • Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour glaze over cake.
    • Let cake set for 10- 15 minutes until glaze sets (if your kids will let you wait that long) and serve. Let the nostalgia begin.....

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Dana says

      December 06, 2021 at 1:18 am

      5 stars
      I used to make something like this with my mom

      Reply
    2. fleurdeselsf says

      December 04, 2012 at 10:25 am

      What a sweet story! I love anything and everything lemon too!

      Reply
    3. Wholesome Cook says

      November 10, 2011 at 7:09 pm

      This looks amazing, love a good lemony cake!

      Reply
    4. Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide says

      November 10, 2011 at 2:40 am

      What a beautiful dessert!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        November 10, 2011 at 2:50 pm

        Thanks so much. How are you coming along on your thanksgiving feast preparations?

        Reply
    5. The Moonlight & Star Cafe says

      November 09, 2011 at 8:27 am

      This looks simply delicious!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        November 09, 2011 at 8:53 am

        Thank you.

        Reply
    6. thebigfatnoodle says

      November 09, 2011 at 4:04 am

      That looks beautifully spongey and moist, yum!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        November 09, 2011 at 8:53 am

        Indeed a moist one. You know that this recipe serves 12 adults and I essentially polished this whole cake off in a few days. Sad but so true....

        Reply
    7. Anonymous says

      November 09, 2011 at 3:17 am

      This is my Grandma's recipe and it is the best-just so you know it's Mimi Schaub and it brings back all those happy memories of my Grandma for me too-Thanks!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        November 09, 2011 at 8:49 am

        My Dearest Chrissy, Mimi will always be in in our thoughts! I agree Mimi's lemony lemon cake is the BEST! Take Care

        Reply
    8. Joanne says

      November 09, 2011 at 12:59 am

      Food with a memory is the best! The cake looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        November 09, 2011 at 8:55 am

        Thanks Joanne

        Reply
    9. recipeadaptors says

      November 08, 2011 at 6:51 pm

      I can taste the tangy lemon just looking at that - lovely!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        November 09, 2011 at 8:52 am

        Thanks, I think what I like most about this cake is how the glaze seeps down into the cake and makes it super moist and delightful sweet but tart at the same time.

        Reply
    10. Three-Cookies says

      November 08, 2011 at 5:33 pm

      I would love to try this, I love lemon in desserts

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        November 09, 2011 at 8:50 am

        Lemony desserts always somehow seem to get a back seat to all the chocolate desserts but this recipe will surely change your mind.

        Reply

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