Sunshine Pound Cake
Sunshine Pound Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the richness of a pound cake with the brightness of citrus flavors. The recipe starts with a classic yellow cake mix, to which instant vanilla pudding mix is added to give the cake an extra layer of creamy texture. But the real magic happens when lemon-lime soda is poured into the batter, infusing the cake with a subtle citrus flavor and a hint of sweetness. The result is a cake that's both dense and tender, with a subtle tang that's perfect for springtime or summer gatherings. To top it all off, the cake is glazed with a sweet, powdered sugar glaze and sprinkled with lemon and lime zest, adding a pop of color and a burst of citrus flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 Yellow Box Cake Mix
- 3.4 oz box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 4 Large Eggs
- ¾ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz Lemon Lime Soda
Icing:
- Zest of One Lime
- Zest of One Lemon
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- ½ cup Lemon Lime Soda
Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Heavily coat a large bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine all the cake ingredients except the lemon lime soda. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes using an electric mixer or mix by hand.
- Slowly add in the lemon lime soda, mixing for 1 minute until incorporated. The soda may fizz a little, so add it gradually.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
Icing:
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon lime soda until it forms a smooth icing.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake.
- Garnish with lemon and lime zest.