Description
Indulge in the sunshine of flavors with this Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe. Perfect for any gathering, this moist and zesty cake is a delightful treat that will brighten your day. With its fluffy texture and beautiful bundt shape, it’s not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight on your dessert table. The fresh lemon juice and zest create a burst of flavor that pairs beautifully with a light glaze, making it an irresistible choice for lemon lovers. Easy to make, this recipe is great for novice bakers looking to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the bundt pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Alternately fold in dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before turning onto a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice, adjust for consistency.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg