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Delicious Lemon Cake

  • Author: Zoe McKenney
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

Bright, tangy, and perfectly sweet, this lemon bundt cake is the ultimate dessert for citrus lovers. Its moist texture pairs beautifully with the rich, velvety glaze that drips down each curve of the cake. Ideal for brunches, celebrations, or casual gatherings, this delightful treat is simple to make yet impressive to serve. Whether you’re craving a quick dessert or a crowd-pleasing cake, this recipe is sure to deliver.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (240g) sour cream
  • ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray. Dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Add Eggs and Flavoring: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the sour cream. Mix just until incorporated.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air bubbles. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a cooling rack. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth.
  9. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and allow it to set before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

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