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Quick Lemon Breakfast Cake for Busy Mornings

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A fast and flavorful lemon breakfast cake perfect for busy mornings, using pantry staples and requiring minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 box instant cheesecake pudding mix (3.4 oz)
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine lemon cake mix and instant cheesecake pudding mix.
  3. Add ricotta cheese, vegetable oil, beaten eggs, and lemon extract. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  5. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow cake to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

For more flavor, add a teaspoon more lemon extract. Great for meal prep; stores well for a few days.

  • Author: Chef Hanna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg