Our easy lemon loaf recipe is moist, tangy, and incredibly simple to make!

Making a lemon loaf cake from a mix is an easy way to enjoy an elegant dessert topped with a mouth-puckering lemon glaze.

This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion and brings a bit of sunshine to your kitchen.

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Serving lemon loaf cake made with a cake mix is like bringing a burst of sunshine into my kitchen, especially during the spring and summer months.

The bright, lemony flavor is so refreshing and delightful–perfect for an easy but flavorful treat.

You will love how simple it is to whip up this glazed lemon loaf cake!

Using a cake mix and instant pudding mix cuts down on prep time without sacrificing any of the flavor.

Boxed mixes are one of my favorite kitchen shortcuts.

In fact, my recipes for Red Velvet Loaf Cake, Biscoff Loaf Cake and Pistachio Bread all rely on the magic of boxed cake mixes and pudding mixes.

Not only that, but these loaves freeze beautifully.

I’ve been known to bake a few loaves at once, then enjoy one right away and stash the rest in the freezer for later.

It’s perfect for those last-minute gatherings or when I need a quick, delicious dessert option.

More Lemony Desserts You’ll Love:

• Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake
• Lemon Syrup Cake
• Easiest Lemon Bundt Cake from a Mix
• Easy Lemon Cobbler
• Lemon Pistachio Cookies
• Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
• Lemon Curd Loaf Cake
• Lemon Whoopie Pies

How to Serve Easy Lemon Loaf

This easy recipe includes a lemony glaze that is drizzled over the cake before serving. It’s simple, yet flavorful.

You can also serve this easy lemon loaf as a simple, elegant dessert dusted with powdered sugar.

Or enjoy it topped with whipped cream or alongside fresh seasonal fruit, like strawberries and blueberries!

Either way, this loaf cake is a real crowd-pleaser!

It’s always a hit at church potlucks and get-togethers with friends. You’re sure to get requests for the recipe!

I can imagine it being a lovely addition to a wedding or baby shower spread, adding a touch of sweetness and brightness to any celebration.

The best part is that no one will ever guess that it started with a box mix!

How to Make Lemon Loaf Cake from a Mix

It’s really easy to make this simple yet flavorful treat.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

FOR THE LOAF CAKES

• Lemon Cake Mix
• All-purpose Flour
• Instant Lemon Pudding Mix
• Vegetable Oil
• Water
• Sour Cream
• Eggs
• Lemon Zest

FOR THE GLAZE

• Powdered Sugar
• Lemon Juice

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe is available below)

Prepare the batter. First, you’ll combine cake mix, flour, dry lemon pudding mix, oil, water, sour cream, eggs, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl.

Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed for about 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix on high speed for about 2 minutes.

Bake the loafs. Next, you’ll pour the batter into prepared loaf pans and bake for about 32-36 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaves comes out clean.

Remove the pans from the oven and let the loaf cakes cool completely.

Prepare the glaze. Next, you’ll whisk together powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.

Glaze the loaf. Last, you’ll drizzle the glaze evenly over the loaf cakes. Allow glaze to set to a satiny finish, then slice and serve.

Notes and Adaptations:

• Although the glaze is optional, we like to add it for an extra burst of flavor.
• Unglazed loaf cakes freeze well. Simply cool completely, then wrap well with plastic wrap and freeze. Once thawed out, you can prepare the glaze and drizzle over the cakes.
• Want to skip the glaze? Simply dust the cake with some powdered sugar!

Be sure to save this to your easy desserts board on Pinterest!