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duncan hines pound cake recipe

Easy Duncan Hines Pound Cake Recipe - Moist & Delicious

Make the perfect Duncan Hines Pound Cake with this easy, moist & delicious recipe! 🍰✨ Perfect for beginners and great for any occasion. Customize with lemon zest, glaze, or your favorite flavors! 🍋💛
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 274 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 15.25 oz Duncan Hines cake mix (yellow or lemon)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • Optional 1 box instant pudding mix (for extra moisture)
  • Optional 1 cup sour cream or buttermilk (for added richness)

For Lemon Glaze (Optional):

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp whole milk

Instructions
 

  • 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • 2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cake mix (and pudding mix if using).
  • 3️⃣ Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs, water, and oil until smooth. If adding sour cream or buttermilk, mix gently.
  • 4️⃣ Avoid overmixing: Stir just until combined to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • 5️⃣ Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 6️⃣ Cool: Let the cake rest in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • 7️⃣ Optional Lemon Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk. Drizzle over cooled cake.
  • 8️⃣ Serve & enjoy with fresh fruit or whipped cream! 🍓🍰

Notes

  • For a richer texture, replace water with milk or use ½ cup butter instead of oil.
  • Lemon variation: Add fresh lemon zest to the batter for a stronger citrus flavor.
  • Storage: Wrap cake tightly in plastic or foil and store at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Freezing: Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 11gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 385mgSugar: 21g
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