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Pearl Perkins' Lemon Cake
Pearl Perkins' Lemon Cake
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Brighten your dessert table with Pearl Perkins' Lemon Cake, bursting with vibrant citrus flavor in every bite. This fool-proof recipe transforms ordinary cake mix into something special by incorporating lemon Jell-O for exceptional moisture and flavor intensity. The crowning glory is the tangy-sweet glaze that soaks into the warm cake through strategically placed holes, creating pockets of lemon bliss throughout. Equally delicious served warm or chilled for a refreshing treat any time of day.
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Ingredients
1 pkg. lemon cake mix
1 reg. size lemon Jell-O®
3/4 cup cooking oil
3/4 cup water
4 eggs

Topping:
3 cups powdered sugar
juice of two large lemons
grated rind of 1 lemon
Directions
Mix all of the cake ingredients in a large bowl.
DO NOT UNDER-BEAT!! (ED: I assume this means, "BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF IT!")
Pour batter into a greased 8 x 13 pan.
Bake at 350° for 35 minutes.

While cake is baking, mix all of the topping ingredients together.

One cake comes out of the oven, while still hot, poke a bunch of holes in it with toothpicks.
Pour topping over the hot cake.

Cake is delicious hot or cold.
Servings\Yield
Makes 1 cake
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 slice) - Calories: 330; Total Fat: 15g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 270mg; Total Carbohydrates: 48g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 36g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: lemon, cake mix, cake
🗂️ Categories: 🍰 Cakes, 🍨 Desserts
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Pearl Perkins' Lemon Cake was added on February 13, 2022 and last updated on July 27, 2025.
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