Mom's Apricot Nectar Cake

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.

3 . Stage

Mix lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Stir apricot nectar into the batter and mix well.

4 . Stage

Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.

5 . Stage

Bake in preheated oven until the cake is lightly browned at the edges and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean or with moist crumbs. Check for doneness after 20 minutes.

6 . Stage

Cool cake completely.

7 . Stage

Mix confectioners' sugar with lemon juice, mixing juice in about 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is fluid and easy to spread. Frosting should run slightly but not be a thin runny glaze.

8 . Stage

Spread frosting on cooled cake and sprinkle with lemon zest to serve.