Lemon Sprite Cake
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- Cake
- 12 ounces Sprite
- 15.25 ounces Lemon cake mix - 1 box
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces Cream cheese - softened
- 2 tablespoons Butter - softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 teaspoons Lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- Garnish
- Lemon slices - garnish
- Additional lemon zest - garnish
Instructions
- Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix and Sprite. Beat with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes, or until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Frosting
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add the lemon extract and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
- Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Garnish with additional lemon zest and lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter. Mix only until smooth.
- Zest the lemon before juicing if you're using fresh lemons for garnish.
- For extra lemon flavor, brush the cooled cake with a simple lemon syrup before frosting.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Let the cake sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before serving for the best texture.