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Cake Mix Double Lemon Bread
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Delicious lemon bread doesn't get much easier than this! It uses lemon cake mix with a box of lemon pudding mix for extra lemon flavor and added texture.
serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
3 reviews
ingredients
1 box (18.25 ounce size) lemon cake mix
1 package (3.4 ounce size) instant lemon pudding mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup oil
4 eggs
directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer for 4 minutes.
Pour the lemon batter into the prepared loaf pans.
Place the pans in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until done (a toothpick inserted in the center should come out with moist crumbs).
Remove the pans from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Store the lemon bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
recipe tips
Try adding poppy seeds or chia seeds to the batter or sprinkled on top.
For a citrus glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle it over the cooled bread.
Add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top of the bread before baking for a crunchy crust.
For a more indulgent version, try adding white chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
common recipe questions
Can I use a different flavor of cake mix?
You can experiment with different flavors of cake mix. Lemon obviously provides the most lemon flavor but vanilla or yellow cake mixes will also work.
Why use pudding mix in this recipe?
The pudding mix adds moisture and texture to the bread while also boosting the lemon flavor.
Can I use homemade lemon pudding instead of instant mix?
Not really. The pudding mix isn't prepared into actual pudding. It's used as a flavoring and thickening agent. So prepared pudding won't work in this recipe. Neither will cook-and-serve style pudding mix since that requires a different method in order to thicken up.
How do I know when the bread is done baking?
The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to prevent a dry loaf.
Can I add nuts or berries to the bread batter?
You can add chopped nuts or berries to the batter for added texture and flavor.
How should I store leftover lemon bread?
Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the bread whole or in individual slices for longer storage. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2-3 months.
What can I serve with lemon bread?
Lemon bread can be served on its own as a sweet treat, or served with a dollop of whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a citrus glaze.
How can I add more lemon flavor?
You can add extra lemon zest or a tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter for a more pronounced lemon flavor, but the bread is fairly lemony already.
Can I use a different oil in place of vegetable oil?
You can substitute melted butter or a neutral oil like canola or grapeseed oil for the vegetable oil in this recipe.
nutrition data
Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.
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reviews & comments
April 20, 2020
The best ever!!! And so easy to make
July 31, 2018
Yum easy
March 28, 2012
this was moist and delicious, had raves from family. I used this same recipe but used a carrot cake mix and vanilla pudding, yummy. Also tried spice cake mix and vanilla pudding plus chocolate and chocolate pudding.