Lemonade Cake

We had this at a potluck and I had to get the recipe! Then I made it for the church potluck today and it disappeared! Three people asked me for the recipe so I guess it's a keeper. :)

Lemonade Cake

1 lemon cake mix
1 4 oz. instant lemon pudding and pie filling
4 eggs
3/4 c. oil
3/4 c. water

Mix together, bake in ungreased 13" x 9" pan @ 350F for 30 minutes**, or until brown on the top.

After the cake cools, poke with a fork to allow glaze to penetrate.

2 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. lemon juice
2 T melted butter
2 T hot water
1 tsp. chopped lemon zest, optional

Mix and pour over the cake.

I made this the night before and stored on the counter, covered in foil. It was perfect the next day!

** Note - the recipe I was given said to bake for 38-40 minutes. Luckily I set the timer for 30 because it was absolutely done when the timer went off. We just had our oven worked on and the temp should be perfect. Just wanted to add this note, though, just in case. So check the cake and modify the time if needed.