Go Back
Moist and zesty Lemon Bundt Cake with a luscious glaze

Lemon Bundt Cake

A delightful Lemon Bundt Cake that combines sweet and zesty flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour for structure
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder helps the cake rise
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda adds fluffiness
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavor

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, at room temperature
  • 2 cups sugar sweetens and helps with texture
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 4 pieces eggs binds ingredients and adds moisture
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth of flavor
  • ½ cup milk non-fat preferred
  • ½ cup sour cream full fat preferred
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh

Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons butter melted for glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sweetens and thickens glaze
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh for glaze

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to the desired temperature and prepare your Bundt pan by greasing it generously.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add lemon zest to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Mix in the milk and sour cream until the batter is smooth.
  • Add fresh lemon juice and stir gently.

Baking

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before inverting it onto a cooling rack.

Glazing

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and combine it with powdered sugar and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
  • Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Notes

Store the cake at room temperature for a couple of days or refrigerate for up to a week. It can be frozen for three months.
Keyword Baking, Cake, Citrus, dessert, Lemon Bundt Cake