π Lemon Bundt Cake
A moist, tender Lemon Bundt Cake bursting with fresh citrus flavor and topped with a sweet lemon glaze. This classic cake has a buttery crumb, bright lemon aroma, and a beautiful ring shape that makes it perfect for brunches, celebrations, or afternoon tea.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 50β60 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12β16 slices
π Ingredients
Lemon Bundt Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2Β½ teaspoons baking powder
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 2β3 lemons)
- ΒΌ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Β½ cup milk
Lemon Glaze
- 1Β½ cups powdered sugar
- 3β4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
π©βπ³ Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Grease and flour a 10β12 cup Bundt pan thoroughly.
2. Make the Batter
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar for 3β4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Mix just until combinedβdo not overmix.
3. Bake the Cake
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50β60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Turn cake onto a wire rack and cool completely.
4. Add the Lemon Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Let glaze set for 10β15 minutes before slicing.
π Optional Add-Ins
- Fresh blueberries π«
- Poppy seeds
- Raspberries
- White chocolate chips
- Almond extract
- Coconut flakes
π₯£ Approximate Nutrition (Per Slice)
- Calories: 390
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fat: 17 g
- Sugar: 35 g
(Nutrition varies depending on slice size and glaze amount.)
π‘ Tips for the Perfect Lemon Bundt Cake
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Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the strongest citrus flavor.
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Make sure your Bundt pan is well greasedβevery curve needs coverage.
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Do not overmix once flour is added; it keeps the cake soft.
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Let the cake cool fully before glazing so the icing stays on top.
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For an extra-moist cake, brush the warm cake with a lemon simple syrup before glazing. πβ¨