Description
Sweet Berry Lemon Firecracker Cake is a vibrant and refreshing dessert featuring tangy lemon flavor, moist cake texture, and colorful berry swirls. Finished with a smooth citrus glaze and festive sprinkles, this cake is perfect for gatherings or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Cooking spray, enough to coat the pan
1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 package instant lemon pudding mix (3.4 oz)
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
1 cup (240 ml) lukewarm water plus 1 tablespoon extra if needed
1/4 cup (60 g) raspberry jam
7 to 10 drops red gel food coloring
1/4 cup (60 g) blueberry jam
7 to 10 drops blue gel food coloring
3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 to 4 tablespoons water for glaze consistency
1/4 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
• Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a Bundt pan evenly with cooking spray
• Whisk together white cake mix and lemon pudding mix in a large bowl until combined
• Add eggs, vegetable oil, and lukewarm water, then beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy
• Transfer one cup of batter into a bowl and mix with raspberry jam and red food coloring until evenly blended
• Transfer another cup of batter into a separate bowl and mix with blueberry jam and blue food coloring
• Pour the red batter into the bottom of the prepared pan, then layer plain batter over it, followed by blue batter
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean
• Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
• Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water until a thick and smooth glaze forms
• Divide glaze into portions and tint one red and one blue while leaving one white
• Drizzle white glaze first, then blue and red glaze over the cooled cake
• Top with sprinkles and allow glaze to set for about 30 minutes before slicing
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter and better texture
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and fluffy
Pour batter layers gently to maintain the colorful effect inside the cake
Adjust glaze thickness by adding small amounts of water or powdered sugar as needed
Fresh lemon juice provides a brighter and more natural flavor than bottled juice
Allow the cake to cool fully before glazing to prevent melting and ensure clean decoration
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American