Jazz up a box cake mix and make this super moist and citrusy Mountain Dew Bundt Cake. You can have this cake mixed and ready to bake in 10 minutes, it's a favorite for lemon lover's.
Heat the oven to 350° F. Oil the bundt pan thoroughly including the center cone.
In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, add the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, and oil.
With an electric mixer, or the stand mixer, beat on medium-low speed to break up the eggs.
Add half of the Mountain Dew to the bowl and mix on low speed for 30 seconds just to get it mixed in then add the rest of the soda and mix on medium speed for about two minutes. Scrape the bowl as needed.
Pout the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45 minutes, until cake is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes then flip it out on a cooling rack or a cake plate. Continue to cool before icing the cake.
Making the icing
In a small bowl mix the powdered sugar with 1/4 cup of the soda. Stir until smooth and creamy. You can this icing to be very thick, but still pourable.
If it is easier, transfer the icing to a large measuring cup then slowly pour it onto the top of the cake. Or, you can spread the icing on the cake with a knife. You will probably not use all the icing, it just depends on how much you want the cake covered.
Let the icing firm up before slicing.
Storage
Store the cake in an airtight container, or cover it loosely with plastic wrap for up to three days.
Notes
I baked this cake in a gas oven with a 12-cup bundt and a 12-cup bundt pan. I used a 20-ounce bottle of Mountain Dew which will be divided between the cake and the icing- you will use 12 ounces for the recipe.
Bundt pan tips
If you are using a heavy aluminized non-stick bundt pan prepare it by oiling. I find using a really good quality bundt pan releases the cake intact.
If you are using an older bundt pan that is thin and has scratches make sure you thoroughly grease with solid vegetable shortening and then flour the pan.