Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of this Lemon Bundt Cake, a perfect blend of rich, buttery texture and refreshing citrus flavor. This easy-to-make cake is ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a summer gathering or a cozy birthday celebration. With its moist crumb and sweet-tart glaze, each slice promises to impress your guests and leave them yearning for more. Elevate your dessert experience with this scrumptious treat that combines simplicity with elegance!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 4 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (any but non-fat)
- ½ cup sour cream (full fat preferred)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in lemon zest.
- Add eggs one at a time, incorporating vanilla extract after each addition.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture with milk and sour cream until fully combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing melted butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg