Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Lemon Bundt Cake, a perfect dessert that combines a rich, buttery texture with a zesty lemon punch. Ideal for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations, this cake is sure to impress your guests. Topped with a sweet-tart lemon glaze, it elevates the classic dessert experience to new heights. Enjoy the refreshing taste and effortless baking process of this vibrant treat!
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 about 1 lemon)
- 4 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (any but non-fat)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your Bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter until creamy and gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by lemon zest, vanilla extract, milk, sour cream, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking melted butter with powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice; drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg