Description
A delightful Lemon Bundt Cake bursting with fresh lemon flavor and a sweet, tangy glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the lemon zest, buttermilk, and vanilla until completely combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Adjust glaze consistency with additional lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg