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Lemon Bundt Cake

A moist and zesty lemon bundt cake, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bundt cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of lemon extract to the batter.

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