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The Sunshine Pound Cake recipe is a refreshing and unique dessert that combines the warmth of a classic pound cake with the brightness of citrus flavors. The cake is made with a yellow box cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, and a hint of lemon lime soda, which gives it a subtle fizziness. The result is a moist and flavorful cake that’s perfect for spring or summer gatherings.

The icing is a clever combination of powdered sugar and lemon lime soda, which creates a smooth and creamy glaze. The addition of lemon and lime zest adds a burst of citrus flavor and a pop of color to the finished cake. This recipe is perfect for those who love citrus flavors and are looking for a unique twist on traditional pound cake recipes. With its bright and sunny flavor profile, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering or celebration.

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.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 8 People

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

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

Method

 

Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Heavily coat a large bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. 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.
3. Slowly add in the lemon lime soda, mixing for 1 minute until incorporated. The soda may fizz a little, so add it gradually.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.

Icing:

1. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon lime soda until it forms a smooth icing.
2. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake.
3. Garnish with lemon and lime zest.