Hereβs a bright, moist, and perfectly tender Lemon Bundt Cake recipe πβ¨ with clear step-by-step instructions.
π Lemon Bundt Cake
π Ingredients (Serves 10β12)
For the Cake
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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Β½ teaspoon baking soda
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Β½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs (room temperature)
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1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
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ΒΌ cup fresh lemon juice
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1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze
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1Β½ cups powdered sugar
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2β3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
π©βπ³ Step-by-Step Directions
π₯ Step 1: Prepare the Pan
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Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
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Grease a 10β12 cup Bundt pan thoroughly.
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Lightly dust with flour and tap out excess.
Tip: Make sure all grooves are coated to prevent sticking.
π₯£ Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Salt
Set aside.
π§ Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar
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In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth (about 1 minute).
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Add sugar and beat 3β4 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
π Step 4: Add Flavor
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Mix in lemon zest.
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Add lemon juice and vanilla.
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Stir in sour cream until smooth.
π₯ Step 5: Combine
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Gradually add dry ingredients.
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Mix on low speed until just combined.
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Do not overmix.
Batter will be thick and creamy.
β¨οΈ Step 6: Bake
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Spoon batter into prepared Bundt pan.
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Smooth the top evenly.
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Bake for 50β60 minutes.
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Insert toothpick β it should come out clean.
βοΈ Step 7: Cool
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Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes.
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Carefully invert onto a wire rack.
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Allow to cool completely before glazing.
π Step 8: Make the Glaze
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Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice.
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Adjust thickness (add more sugar to thicken or lemon juice to thin).
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Drizzle over cooled cake.
Optional: Sprinkle extra lemon zest on top.
π Tips for the Best Lemon Flavor
β Use fresh lemon juice (not bottled).
β Rub zest into sugar before mixing for stronger lemon aroma.
β For extra tang, poke small holes in warm cake and brush with lemon syrup (ΒΌ cup lemon juice + ΒΌ cup sugar heated until dissolved).