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    Lemon Bundt Cake

    Published: Mar 9, 2013 · Modified: Sep 2, 2019 by Anna 45 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Lemon Bundt Cake recipe - the best lemon cake with a sweet glaze you will ever make! Perfect for holiday gatherings!

    Overhead shot of lemon bundt cake with white glaze on cake stand.
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    • Why You'll Love This Cake
    • Ingredients:
    • How to make Lemon Bundt Cake?
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    Why You'll Love This Cake

    After these Lemon Burst Cookies, I knew I wasn't done with lemon desserts. They make you happy just by looking at them and apparently you guys agree with me. This cake is based on a simple buttermilk cake batter. I added zest from the whole lemon (it's a big cake after all) and topped it with a lemon glaze. Citrus flavor all the way!

    While the glaze is actually more tarty than sweet (some glazes taste too sweet to me), the cake is not overwhelming in flavor. In my opinion, the two complement each other really well. The crumb is light, the outside slightly crunchy.

    If you enjoy lemon desserts, you need to try my Glazed Lemon Muffins and the Lemon Cream Cheese Crumb Cake.

    Ingredients:

    • all-purpose flour
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • sugar
    • butter
    • eggs
    • vanilla extract
    • lemon extract
    • 1 whole lemon
    • buttermilk
    • powdered sugar
    Lemon Bundt Cake side view.

    How to make Lemon Bundt Cake?

    • Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl.
    • Grease and flour the bundt pan.
    • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in extracts and lemon zest.
    • Add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Beat the mixture for 2 minutes.
    • Pour the batter into the bundt pan.
    • Bake for 40 minutes. Check with a toothpick to ensure the cake is done.
    • Remove the cake from the pan onto a plate.
    • Prepare glaze and drizzle over the cake.

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    Lemon Bundt Cake side view.

    Lemon Bundt Cake recipe

    Author: Anna
    Lemon Bundt Cake - perfect cake for Spring, bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Dressed with sweet glaze. 
    5 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 436 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    for the cake:

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoons baking soda
    • ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
    • 3 large eggs room temperature
    • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 drops lemon extract
    • teaspoons freshly grated zest of a whole lemon about 3
    • 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk see note

    for the glaze:

    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350° F.
    • If using sour milk: place 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in a measuring cup and fill with enough milk to make 1 cup. Stir few times and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, soda, salt and the zest). Set aside.
    • Generously grease and flour the bundt pan. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
    • Add vanilla, lemon extract and beat well again.
    • With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
    • Pour the batter into prepared pan.
    • Bake for 40 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Cool the cake for 2 minutes in the pan. Place a cake plate over the top of the pan and carefully flip it upside down. If the cake won't release right away, tap the pan gently until it does. Cool cake completely before glazing.
    • Place powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Add a tablespoon of lemon juice and whisk in, adding another tablespoon. You want thick but drizzling consistency. You may need to add more juice. I ended up adding another 1,5 tsp.
    • Glaze the cooled cake.
    • Store remaining cake in a closed container for up to 4 days.

    Notes

    • If using sour milk: place 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in a measuring cup and fill with enough milk to make 1 cup. Stir few times and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 163mg | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1.7mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

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    1. Nicole says

      December 18, 2022 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      I made this for Easter and now I am getting requests to make it for Christmas!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 19, 2022 at 9:41 pm

        That's fantastic! Thank you so much, Nicole!

        Reply
    2. CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 17, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      Hi Darija! I am so glad you want to make the cake! It's one of my favorites! If you want to substitute the lemon juice for the extract, I am afraid it's not as potent. Just skip the extract and maybe add more lemon zest. Also, the butter should be softened to room temperature (not melted) before creaming it with sugar. Hope this helps! Let me know how the cake turns out! Thank you!

      Reply
    3. BeccaHeflin says

      March 31, 2014 at 3:21 am

      5 stars
      Ohmygerrd, Anna... This cake is GORGEOUS!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 31, 2014 at 9:11 am

        Thank you, Becca!

        Reply
    4. Jamie says

      March 29, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      Your cake looks beautiful! I was wondering, how do you think this cake would be if I added a vanilla bean to the batter? Too much? I was thinking a lemony-vanilla cake sounds amazing but I like this recipe..

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 29, 2013 at 12:48 pm

        Hi Jamie! Thank you so much for the question. I like the way you are thinking. I think it would be fabulous to add vanilla bean to the batter. But then again I like vanilla. 🙂 And it would be better than increasing vanilla extract. Let me know how it turns out! I would love to hear!

        Have a wonderful day!

        Reply
        • Jamie says

          March 29, 2013 at 12:57 pm

          5 stars
          Thank you for your quick reply! I am going to make it for our Easter party this weekend- exactly as your recipe calls + one delectable vanilla bean. I will definitely let you know how it turns out! 🙂

          Reply
          • CrunchyCreamySw says

            March 29, 2013 at 1:06 pm

            I will be making it too for our Easter get-together! How fun! Thanks, Jamie!

            Reply
    5. Colette says

      March 14, 2013 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      I'm baking this one Saturday morning!!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 16, 2013 at 1:18 pm

        Yay! Let me know how it turns out, Colette!

        Reply
    6. Nancy says

      March 11, 2013 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      My husband LOOOOOVES lemon flavoured desserts so this would be a huge hit at my house. I covet your bundt pan - I've been wanting to stock up on Nordicware's gorgeous pans but I have no room to store them ;( Someday I'll have a house and it'll be filled with bakeware!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 12, 2013 at 10:21 am

        I hear ya! My kitchen is in a serious need of organization with all the bakeware. Thank you, Nancy!

        Reply
    7. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

      March 11, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Goodness, you sure are delivering fabulous recipes lately Anna. I am a big lemon lover and this might just be the most beautiful lemon bundt cake that I've ever seen! My family always asks me to bring dessert to Easter dinner, and I think this cake might have to make an appearance. My bundt pan isn't quite as pretty as yours, but I think it'll do!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 12, 2013 at 10:20 am

        Oooh, I hope you will get a chance to make it, Amanda! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    8. Carol | a cup of mascarpone says

      March 10, 2013 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous, fresh, inviting cake, Anna!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 10, 2013 at 9:17 am

        Thanks, Carol!

        Reply
    9. Chung-Ah says

      March 10, 2013 at 2:59 am

      5 stars
      So gorgeous! The presentation is just beautiful. And that dripping glaze - SWOON!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 10, 2013 at 9:16 am

        The dripping glaze is a must 😉 Thanks, Chung-Ah!

        Reply
    10. Kate | Food Babbles says

      March 09, 2013 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      This buddy is GORGEOUS!! Are you totally in love with that pan? I got the same one for Christmas and it quickly became my very favorite. And this cake looks like it could quickly become my favorite! So bright, cheerful and I bet the lemon flavor was amazing. Lovely!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 10, 2013 at 9:15 am

        OMG, I love it! I always swoon over yours! Thanks, Kate 🙂

        Reply
    11. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

      March 09, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      I like the bright colored pics Anna! I need to get some beautiful patterned bundt cakes like this one. Lemon always brights up the table!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 10, 2013 at 9:13 am

        Yes it does! Perfect for this Spring! Thank you, Paula 🙂

        Reply
    12. Rachel Conners says

      March 09, 2013 at 5:23 pm

      That really is a gorgeous bundt pan! This cake looks so perfect for spring with it's bright lemony flavors. I need to try it soon, for sure!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 10, 2013 at 9:03 am

        Yay! Thanks, Rachel!

        Reply
    13. Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says

      March 09, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      Your bundt cake looks absolutely gorgeous! It sounds delicious too 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 10, 2013 at 9:03 am

        Aww, thank you so much, Rosie!

        Reply
    14. curryandcomfort says

      March 09, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      If a bundt cake could look sexy... this one does it. 🙂 Wow.. I love how the icing just drapes down the cake. Gorgeous. 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 09, 2013 at 3:41 pm

        lol Now that's a cool review 🙂 Thanks, Ramona!

        Reply
    15. Anita at Hungry Couple says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely stunning. And, you're right that I now want to make this ASAP. 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 09, 2013 at 3:41 pm

        See! Told you! 😉 Thanks, Anita!

        Reply
    16. Holly says

      March 09, 2013 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      Oh so pretty! You have mastered the art of overhead shots, not to mention how to cook a perfect cake! I love lemon cakes.

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 09, 2013 at 3:41 pm

        Oh my, thank you so much, Holly!

        Reply
    17. marcie @ flavor the moments says

      March 09, 2013 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      Your cake is beautiful! I have a lot of lemon on my mind, thanks to your lemon burst cookies and now this cake!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 09, 2013 at 3:41 pm

        So happy to hear that 🙂 I hope you don't mind my citrus temptations! Thanks, Marcie 🙂

        Reply
    18. Valerie says

      March 09, 2013 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      Wow, what a beautiful bundt cake! (I need to find that pan mold!) Now if only I had some lemons to go with the butter and eggs I just pulled from the fridge...

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 09, 2013 at 3:40 pm

        lol Thank you, Valerie! 🙂

        Reply
    19. cathy pollak @ Noble Pig says

      March 09, 2013 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      This is one gorgeaous cake and I am a sucker for lemon anything when it comes to sweets!!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 09, 2013 at 3:39 pm

        Me too! Thanks, Cathy!

        Reply
    20. grandbabycakes says

      March 09, 2013 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      This is seriously such a gorgeous cake! Who doesn't love lemon flavored anything this time of year!!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 09, 2013 at 3:39 pm

        Thank you so much! It's my new favorite bundt pan 🙂

        Reply

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