Description
A bright, tender Lemon Bundt Cake topped with a glossy citrus glaze. Bursting with fresh lemon zest and juice, this moist cake is perfect for brunches, celebrations, or any time you need a little sunshine on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your bundt pan thoroughly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Stir in sour cream, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined — do not overmix.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to create the glaze and drizzle over the slightly warm cake.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the glaze set, then slice and serve with optional berries or whipped cream.
Notes
- Zest lemons before juicing for ease and maximum flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.
- Let cake cool slightly before removing to avoid breaking.
- For extra lemon flavor, add zest to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg