Lemon Cake

Brookelynne26's Note:

Light and Tasty

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 15

• 1 (18 ¼ ounce) package white cake mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 egg whites
• 1⁄3; cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 4 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

LEMON GLAZE

• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄3; cup lemon juice

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, gelatin, water, egg whites, applesauce, oil, lemon extract and food coloring if desired; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
2. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, for glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle about a third of glaze over cake; carefully spread evenly. Repeat with remaining glaze. Cool completely.