Mountain Dew Cake

Using soda in your cake is very important and it works this incredible magic. mountain dew cake! This easy-to-make lemon bundt cake is moist and fluffy with lemon cake mix and citrus soda.

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This cake is so much fun! I share the easiest lemon bundt cake recipe ever. secret? Box cake mix and Mountain Dew. Yes, lemon/lime soft drinks Mtn. Dew usually reserved for teen gamers lol. But when you mix it into a cake, it suddenly turns into the most moist and delicious bundt cake ever.

I can’t get enough of this mouth-watering Mountain Dew cake. It features moist, soft, fluffy crumbs and the bright, sunny citrus flavor of Mountain Dew soda. Topped with a sweet glaze (also flavored with your favorite citrus soda), this almost homemade cake is next-level deliciousness in so many ways.

Why You’ll Love This Soda Cake

Who doesn’t like bundt cake? this mountain. Dew cakes were made for summer potlucks, barbecues, and other festive occasions. Here’s why you’ll be hooked too.

• Try arranging a boxed cake mix. This cake recipe starts with a boxed cake mix for added convenience. Only 4 ingredients required!
• A burst of citrus flavor. Mountain Dew amplifies the flavor of the lemon cake mix. Topped with a sweet soda-infused glaze, it’s a cake made for citrus lovers.
• Ready in minutes. If you have 5 minutes of free time, you can make this Mountain Dew cake. The cake is now ready to be baked in the oven.

What does Mountain Dew taste like?

Mtn Dew is a popular citrus flavored soda brand in the United States. It tastes a little lemony, a little limey, and has a little orange juice. It is easily recognizable by its unmistakable fluorescent green color. You can find it along with other soft drinks at most grocery stores and convenience stores. If you can’t find Mountain Dew, look for generic branded versions. Or try my his 7UP cake for a similar recipe.

What does soda put in cake?

Great thing! Cake recipes typically use baking soda to create a fizzy foam to help rise, but with the added bonus that the fizziness in the soda acts as a leavening agent and adds flavor. Help make this Mountain Dew cake light and fluffy.

Things necessary

Wondering what’s in this lemon soda cake? Below are some notes on the short list of ingredients. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for full recipe details.

• Lemon cake mix: Choose your favorite brand of boxed lemon cake mix or yellow cake mix.
• Mountain Drops: Mountain Dew is usually used to mix the water with the cake mix. One can for cakes and he needs a second when making sugary glazes.
• Eggs and oil: The eggs give the cake extra body, and the vegetable oil helps to make the crumbs light and soft.
• glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and additional Mountain Dew for a very quick and easy citrus glaze.

how to make mountain dew cake

Using cake mix in a box definitely speeds up the process. Here’s how to make a lemon bundt cake with a simple twist.

• First, mix the ingredients together. Combine cake mix with 1 can of Mountain Dew, eggs, and oil. Easy, easy! Next, pour the cake batter into a greased mold. Bundt bread.
• bake. Bake the cake at 350°F for about 45 minutes, then let cool in the mold for about 10 minutes. The bundt cake is then flipped onto a wire rack and allowed to cool completely before glazing.

• Prepare the glaze. Then open a new can of Mountain Dew and whisk it in with the powdered sugar for your lemon glaze. Make sure there are no lumps.
• Glaze the cake. Place Mountain Dew cake on top of cake using wire rack. Cooking Sheet (to catch dripping glaze). Finally, pour the lemon icing slowly over the sides of the cake. Allow some time for the glaze to harden before serving.

success tips

I promise it’s nearly impossible to spoil this tangy Mountain Dew cake. Here are some simple tips for getting the best results.

• apply grease Bundt bread. Even if you’re using a nonstick bundt pan, be sure to grease it with cooking spray. This is an extra insurance against cake sticking.
• Do not let the cake cool completely while in the mold. Remember to flip the bundt cake after 10-15 minutes. Otherwise, you may find yourself stuck in a mold.
• Check the doneness of the bundt cake. Stick a toothpick into the baked cake, and when it’s clean, the cake is done.

Ideas for variations

If you want to change up your Mountain Dew cake, try these easy ideas.

• Various cake mixes: Replace lemon cake mix with vanilla or yellow cake mix.
• another soda: Strictly speaking, it’s not a Mountain Dew cake, but it’s definitely possible to adapt this cake mix recipe for another kind of soda. Sip on a light fizzy drink with this brightly colored cake.
• different glaze: If you want to make a glaze without using Mountain Dew, flavor it with vanilla extract or lemon extract instead.
• Various pots: Use cupcake molds or 9-by-13-inch baking tins instead of bundt molds. Baking times vary from person to person, so be sure to check the doneness of your cake (see tip above).

How to store Mountain Dew cake

Glazed bundt cakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

Can this bundt cake be frozen?

Yes, this Mountain Dew cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. Whole or slice the cake, place it in a container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap (plus a layer of foil) and freeze it airtight. Thaw cake at room temperature before serving.

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