Lemon Bundt Cake: The Best Zesty Recipe for Home Bakers
A delicious and zesty Lemon Bundt Cake perfect for home bakers looking to add a citrusy twist to their dessert repertoire.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a lemon glaze on top after the cake has cooled.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Bundt Cake, bundt cake, lemon dessert