Description
This 3-Ingredient Weight Watchers Lemon Cake is a simple, tangy, and moist dessert perfect for lemon lovers. Made with lemon cake mix, lemon Greek yogurt, and water, it’s easy to whip up and features a sweet lemon glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Ideal for a light, flavorful treat that fits well within Weight Watchers points and satisfies your citrus cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces lemon cake mix (1 box)
- 5.3 ounces lemon Greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the inside of a bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, lemon Greek yogurt, and water. Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and uniformly blended with no lumps.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, indicating it’s fully baked.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely to room temperature, which will make it easier to remove from the pan without breaking. Once cooled, invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate and gently release the cake. Slice into 12 even pieces.
- Prepare and Apply Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle this glaze generously over the cooled cake slices for an extra burst of lemon flavor and sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure the lemon cake mix is fresh for the best rise and flavor.
- Lemon Greek yogurt adds moisture and a subtle tang that complements the cake mix.
- You can adjust the glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or more lemon juice to thin it.
- Use a toothpick test to confirm cake doneness to avoid under- or over-baking.
- This cake keeps well covered at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Weight Watchers, lemon cake, lemon Greek yogurt, easy lemon cake, 3 ingredient cake, lemon dessert, healthy cake
