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3 Ingredient Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

This 3-ingredient lemon pound cake recipe is unbelievably easy, incredibly moist, and full of delicious lemon flavor—perfect for when you need a quick dessert that tastes amazing!
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This 3-ingredient lemon pound cake recipe is unbelievably easy, incredibly moist, and full of delicious, tangy lemon flavor—perfect for when you need a quick dessert that tastes homemade. With just a cake mix, pie filling, and eggs, this shortcut treat comes together in minutes for a rich, homemade flavor with almost no effort!

Ingredients

1 (15.25 oz.) lemon cake mix
1 (21 oz.) can lemon pie filling
3 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for a dark pan). Spray a bundt pan liberally with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, lemon pie filling, and eggs.
  3. Mix until smooth and fully blended, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.

  5. Bake:

    • 35–45 minutes for a light-colored pan
    • 45–50 minutes for a dark pan
      Cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Cool completely before serving.
  7. When cool, drizzle a simple lemon glaze over the top or dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Quick Tips

  • Don’t overmix—just blend until smooth for the best texture.
  • For extra lemon flavor, add 1–2 teaspoons lemon zest (optional).
  • This cake is very moist, so allow it to cool completely before slicing.

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