Alright, so I wanted to try something a bit different in the kitchen. I had this craving for lemon bread, but I didn’t want to go through the whole process of making it from scratch. You know, measuring out flour, sugar, and all that jazz. Plus, I’m not exactly a pro baker, so I figured I’d take a shortcut. I remembered seeing someone online mention using cake mix and pudding to make lemon bread, and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?”
I grabbed a box of lemon cake mix and a box of instant lemon pudding mix from the grocery store. Then, I got home and started to put together this experiment. It’s pretty straightforward, really. I just dumped the cake mix and the pudding mix into a big bowl. Added four eggs, some water, and a bit of oil. No need for a mixer, a regular whisk works perfectly.
The guy online said using oil, water and eggs. He didn’t mention exactly how much to put in, so I took a wild guess and went with what the cake mix box recommended. Just threw it all together and mixed it up until it was all smooth and combined. I also used a fork to poke the bread when it’s done, so it looks pretty.
After mixing, I poured the batter into a greased loaf pan. I had no idea what temperature to set for the oven, so I preheated to 350°F (175°C) like any regular cake. I baked it for about 40 minutes. You know it’s ready when the toothpick comes out clean.
Enhance the Lemon Flavor
So, here’s a little trick I learned from the internet that really takes this lemon bread to the next level. While the bread was baking, I made a simple syrup. It’s just equal parts lemon juice and sugar. You heat it up on the stove until the sugar dissolves. Super easy, right?
- Grab a small saucepan.
- Pour in equal amounts of lemon juice and sugar.
- Heat it over gentle heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Once the bread was done, I took it out of the oven and let it cool for a bit. Then, I poked holes all over the top with a fork and drizzled the lemon syrup over it. The bread soaks it all up, and it just gives it this amazing, intense lemon flavor. Plus, it makes it extra moist. This step is a game-changer, trust me.
Finally, I let the bread cool completely before slicing it up. And let me tell you, it turned out pretty darn good! It’s moist, it’s lemony, and it was so easy to make. Definitely a win in my book. I’ll for sure be making this again.
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