Soft, Moist & Foolproof
⏱ Time:
Prep: 5 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings:
9 slices
🧾 Ingredients:
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1 box lemon cake mix
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1 cup diet lemon soda (Sprite Zero / 7UP Zero)
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Spray an 8×8 pan.
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In a bowl, mix cake mix, soda, and applesauce until smooth.
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Pour batter into pan.
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Bake 28–32 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool, slice, and serve.
🌟 Pro Tips:
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Add lemon zest for extra flavor.
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Top with powdered sugar or light whipped topping.
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Use orange soda for citrus twist.
📊 Nutrition (Per Slice – Approx):
Calories: 140
Protein: 2g
Carbs: 30g
Fat: 1g
💡 Weight Watchers Points (Estimated):
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Cake mix + applesauce + soda = approx
👉 4 WW Points per slice
(Using sugar-free cake mix may reduce to 3 points)
❓Q/A Notes:
Q: Can I use regular soda?
Yes, but points increase slightly.
Q: Can I make cupcakes?
Yes — bake 15–18 minutes.
Q: Can I frost this cake?
Yes — use light whipped topping or lemon yogurt.
Q: Can I use another flavor cake mix?
Yes — works with vanilla, orange, or strawberry.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.