Lemon Drizzle Bundt Cake (Printable Format)
Moist Bundt cake bursting with lemon zest and topped with a tangy drizzle for a bright, flavorful dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Cake
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
05 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 cup sour cream
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Lemon Syrup
12 - 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
13 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
→ Lemon Drizzle Glaze
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan.
02 - In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
04 - Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
06 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture in three parts, alternating with sour cream; begin and end with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
07 - Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the surface.
08 - Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Meanwhile, combine lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.
10 - Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes. Carefully invert onto wire rack set over a tray.
11 - Brush lemon syrup evenly over warm cake and allow it to soak in. Cool completely.
12 - Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled cake.
13 - Allow glaze to set for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This cake carries a fresh lemon burst that feels like a secret handshake with spring.
- It’s moist yet light, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion from teatime to celebrations.
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- Don’t overmix the batter after adding the flour; it keeps the crumb light and fluffy.
- Brushing the syrup while warm really seals in moisture and amplifies the lemon punch.
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- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, helping your batter come together effortlessly.
- Using fresh lemon juice and zest makes a world of difference compared to bottled—it brings unmistakable brightness.