Oh, Erin, I just sent my hubby out to get some jello and cake mix! My mouth is watering – can’t wait to try this! I love how you decorated the pieces, too! Funny, a cool refreshing dessert like this sounds good, even if the temps outside are below zero! Many thanks to you and your Grandma for sharing this recipe!
Hi Erin. I love your blog thank-you for all the great recipes you post. I can not get lemon jello in Canada. Do you think I could make my own using plain gelatin and fresh lemon juice ?
Hi Nancy! Thank you SO MUCH for the kind words about my blog! I’m afraid I’m not sure if that would work—the liquid ratio of the jello packet may not be 1:1 with a homemade gelatin/lemon juice mix. You could also experiment with adding gelatin to a lemon-flavored cake mix, perhaps. I’m sorry to not be of much help! If you decide to experiment, I’d love to hear how it goes.
Erin, this cake is SO DELICIOUS! I made it twice in a row….first for my Mother’s birthday, then for my Daughter’s birthday, lol. It was a big hit with everyone both times. :) I greatly appreciate you, and your Grandma, for sharing it!
I made this cake for a pot luck luncheon today. I used a 9X13 pan. There was not a crumb left! Everyone thought I made it from scratch which in part was due to the sign I made that said Myers Lemon Cake. I used the Myers Lemons from my own tree. They are much sweeter than the bright yellow California lemons that are much more lemony. Still made a great cake that is definitely going in my repeat go-to dessert file! Thank you for sharing your family recipe. Not one person guessed it was from a box mix and Jello!
I made this for my Mom’s 85th birthday because she wanted something lemon. Soooooo good!! We all enjoyed this moist, delicious cake; thank you for sharing!
I did make this cake for Easter dessert – SO GOOD! I’m a big cake fan as long it isn’t too sweet and this one was perfect. Instead of fruit on the top, though, I used Cool Whip topping. Hope you had a nice Easter – the weather certainly cooperated for us, huh?
This recipe deserves 5-star. I have been baking cakes for the last 2 years but never tried the lemon cake. I like this idea and will make it today. Thanks
I haven’t made this….Yet because I would like to know if you thing I could sprinkle some fresh blueberry’s on the bottom of the pan & then pour the cake mixture over them. What do you think ??
Made this cake for a party and it was hit – no leftovers! I halved the powdered sugar for the glaze and used my homemade limoncello instead of lemon juice. 100% making again for my next party.
Hi Dee! I’ve never tried the recipe in a Bundt pan, so I’m not sure how it would turn out. This Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake is a delicious option that you might want to check out. If you decide to experiment with this recipe, I’d love to hear how it goes!
I did try it in the bundt pan but unfortunately it didn’t rise very well. It was delicious though and so moist. Thanks for the recipe. Next time I will use the flat pan.
Hi Debbie, what an interesting idea! I’ve never tried these swaps, but you could experiment with them. If you decide to try it, I’d love to hear how it goes!
Oh, Erin, I just sent my hubby out to get some jello and cake mix! My mouth is watering – can’t wait to try this! I love how you decorated the pieces, too! Funny, a cool refreshing dessert like this sounds good, even if the temps outside are below zero! Many thanks to you and your Grandma for sharing this recipe!
Laurie, thank YOU! I hope you love it!!
Oven pre-heating right now! Can’t wait to try.
I hope you enjoy it, Neil!
Hi Erin. I love your blog thank-you for all the great recipes you post. I can not get lemon jello in Canada. Do you think I could make my own using plain gelatin and fresh lemon juice ?
Hi Nancy! Thank you SO MUCH for the kind words about my blog! I’m afraid I’m not sure if that would work—the liquid ratio of the jello packet may not be 1:1 with a homemade gelatin/lemon juice mix. You could also experiment with adding gelatin to a lemon-flavored cake mix, perhaps. I’m sorry to not be of much help! If you decide to experiment, I’d love to hear how it goes.
Erin, this cake is SO DELICIOUS! I made it twice in a row….first for my Mother’s birthday, then for my Daughter’s birthday, lol. It was a big hit with everyone both times. :) I greatly appreciate you, and your Grandma, for sharing it!
I’m glad it was a hit, Christine! Thanks so much for sharing this review!
You just posted my dessert for Easter – so refreshing looking. Thanks Grandma Dorothy and of course, you for passing along this recipe!
You’re welcome, Chris! I hope you enjoy!
This cake is straight up sunshine!
SO easy and scrumptious!! Just what I needed this mid-winter day!
I’m so excited for these!! I love anything lemon!
This lemon poke cake makes me daydream about spring. So beautiful.
My whole family loved it! Such a great dessert!
This lemon poke cake is beyond irresistible!
It is a fave around here Sommer. Thank you!
I made this cake for a pot luck luncheon today. I used a 9X13 pan. There was not a crumb left! Everyone thought I made it from scratch which in part was due to the sign I made that said Myers Lemon Cake. I used the Myers Lemons from my own tree. They are much sweeter than the bright yellow California lemons that are much more lemony. Still made a great cake that is definitely going in my repeat go-to dessert file! Thank you for sharing your family recipe. Not one person guessed it was from a box mix and Jello!
Mary, I’m so glad to hear the cake was a hit! The homegrown lemons make it extra special.
I was so happy to see you share this recipe, it definitely brought our family a lot of joy as I’m sure it will others.
<3 It really is THE BEST! It made me so happy to eat and share it.
I made this for my Mom’s 85th birthday because she wanted something lemon. Soooooo good!! We all enjoyed this moist, delicious cake; thank you for sharing!
I’m glad it was a hit, Christine! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this review!
I did make this cake for Easter dessert – SO GOOD! I’m a big cake fan as long it isn’t too sweet and this one was perfect. Instead of fruit on the top, though, I used Cool Whip topping. Hope you had a nice Easter – the weather certainly cooperated for us, huh?
I did have a nice Easter, and I hope you did too! I’m glad to hear the cake was a hit.
This recipe deserves 5-star. I have been baking cakes for the last 2 years but never tried the lemon cake. I like this idea and will make it today. Thanks
Cheers
Raushan
I haven’t made this….Yet because I would like to know if you thing I could sprinkle some fresh blueberry’s on the bottom of the pan & then pour the cake mixture over them. What do you think ??
Hi Susie! If a juicy bottom of the cake doesn’t bother you (the cake is already very moist), I think you could definitely experiment!
Made this cake for a party and it was hit – no leftovers! I halved the powdered sugar for the glaze and used my homemade limoncello instead of lemon juice. 100% making again for my next party.
I’m SO happy to hear this cake was a hit at your party, Megan! Thank you for taking the time to share your success with the recipe!
This cake tastes great. Thank You.
Thank you for sharing this kind review! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
why apple sauce – don’t have any – so what is good substitute ?
Curtis, applesauce is a lighter swap for oil. You can use canola oil instead. I hope you enjoy it!
Could I make this in a Bundt pan?
Hi Dee! I’ve never tried the recipe in a Bundt pan, so I’m not sure how it would turn out. This Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake is a delicious option that you might want to check out. If you decide to experiment with this recipe, I’d love to hear how it goes!
I did try it in the bundt pan but unfortunately it didn’t rise very well. It was delicious though and so moist. Thanks for the recipe. Next time I will use the flat pan.
Thank you for taking the time to report back, Dee! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Hi Erin!
What do you think my chances for success will be if I substitute orange jello for lemon and use fresh-squeezed orange juice for the glaze?
Hoppy Easter from Florida!!!
Hope you and yours are – and stay – well.
Hi Debbie, what an interesting idea! I’ve never tried these swaps, but you could experiment with them. If you decide to try it, I’d love to hear how it goes!