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Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe

Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe

This Lemon Bundt Cake is bursting with zesty citrus flavor and buttery richness, creating the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Each slice is moist and tender, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 4 sticks 452 grams unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon zest from about 6 lemons
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups 500 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups 313 grams powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 191 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups 170 grams cake flour
  • 1/2 cup 120 grams sour cream*, at room temperature
  • 8 large eggs at room temperature

For the glaze:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 2 1/2 cups 313 grams powdered sugar

Instructions

Make the cake:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and set it aside while you prepare the cake batter.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Keep this dry mixture aside.
  • Using a food processor or high-speed blender, blend the granulated sugar with the lemon zest. Pulse a few times to evenly distribute the zest’s fragrance and flavor. Add in the lemon juice, eggs, and sour cream, pulsing until all ingredients are well combined. Gradually, with the processor on low, slowly pour in the melted butter, blending until fully incorporated.
  • Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the mixture together until just combined. The batter will have a slightly runny consistency.
  • Generously grease a 10 or 12-cup bundt pan with baker’s nonstick cooking spray or melted shortening, ensuring all the nooks and crannies are well
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan immediately.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached. Once done, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before running a thin knife around the edges and inverting it onto a cooling rack. Let the cake cool completely.

Make the glaze:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk or cream until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Allow it to set before serving.