Description
This delightful 2-ingredient Lemon Angel Food Cake is a quick and easy dessert perfect for any occasion. By combining angel food cake mix with lemon pie filling, you achieve a fluffy, moist cake with a bright lemon flavor and a tender crumb. Simple to prepare and requiring minimal ingredients, this cake bakes up beautifully with a light, airy texture and a slightly cracked top that gives way to a pleasantly tangy and soft interior.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces angel food cake mix (just add water variety, do not add water)
- 21 ounces lemon pie filling (1 can)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Adjust the oven rack to the center position and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish thoroughly with nonstick baking spray to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the 16 ounces of angel food cake mix with the full 21-ounce can of lemon pie filling. Start mixing gently with just the tip of a whisk to prevent the dry powder from scattering. Once the ingredients begin to combine, whisk more vigorously until the batter is fluffy and well incorporated.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 33 minutes. The cake will rise with a fluffy, cracked top but will settle slightly as it cools.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the light lemon flavor and airy texture.
Notes
- Do not add water to the angel food cake mix as the lemon pie filling provides sufficient moisture.
- Use nonstick baking spray with flour or grease and flour your pan to ensure easy release of the cake.
- The cracked top is normal and part of the cake’s light texture.
- For extra lemon flavor, consider topping the cake with a light lemon glaze or powdered sugar before serving.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon angel food cake, easy lemon cake, 2 ingredient cake, angel food cake recipe, lemon dessert, quick cake recipe
