I Made Kris Jenner’s Famous 5-Ingredient Lemon Cake and It’s the “Most Delicious” Boxed Mix Upgrade (2024)

Sam Schwab

In the episode, Khloé Kardashian and Jenner have a holiday bake-off that they present to the Kardasian family and, for her entry, Jenner whips up her famous lemon cake. She tells the camera that she’s been making this cake for over four decades and, in her words, not mine: it starts with a box and then it’s fresh eggs, fresh oil (yes, you read that right), and water. Even though her lemon cake didn’t take home the prize (Kardashian’s berry crumble won over the judges), the judges unanimously agreed it was delicious. So, after finding the lemon bundt cake recipe online, courtesy of SippnSunshine, I knew I had to give it a try.

Get the recipe: Kris Jenner’s Lemon Cake

In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, and oil until well combined. Pour the batter into the bundt pan and place on a baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean. Let rest for 30 minutes on a wire rack. When the bundt pan is no longer warm, flip the bundt pan over onto the cooling rack or serving plate.

To make the glaze, juice half of a lemon and combine with powdered sugar until you have a thick, but pourable consistency. Drizzle the glaze on top of the cake and then transfer to the refrigerator to help set the glaze. Remove the cake 30 minutes prior to serving and garnish with lemon peel and/or mint leaves.

I thought the cake was delicious. It has a nice flavor with just the right amount of lemon — without being overpowering. The texture was a bit too fluffy for my personal preference; I like a denser cake, but I think I’m in the minority on that one. I also loved the addition of the glaze, which made the cake feel even more decadent.

So, would I make this cake again? Honestly, probably not. Don’t get me wrong, I love boxed cake from time to time, but, in my opinion, they can’t compete with a truly homemade cake made from quality ingredients. Think: fresh lemons, not fresh oil. And, not to sound too much like Kourtney Kardashian, but there were some ingredients in the cake mix and pudding mix (namely artificial dyes) that I try to steer clear of. But, if you’re not sensitive to artificial dyes and are tight on time, then I really would recommend this recipe. It’s so easy to throw together and yields a tasty dessert!