Description
A moist and tangy lemon bundt cake bursting with fresh lemon flavor, topped with a sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg