Easy Lemon Cake Magic

Name: Lemon Bundt Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lemon cake mix.; 1 box (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix.; 1 cup sour cream.; 4 large eggs.; 1/2 cup canola oil.; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.; 1/4 cup water.; 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature.; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened.; 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar.; 1 tsp vanilla extract.

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Turn simple cake mix into a bakery-style treat with this lemon bundt cake. The secret is adding pudding mix and sour cream for richness, topped with classic cream cheese frosting.

By Clare Greco

Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:08:32 GMT

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A beautifully baked lemon bundt cake with a glossy white icing, partially sliced and presented on a white plate, with lemon and greenery in the background. | recipesbyclare.com

After countless trials in my kitchen I finally cracked the code on Nothing Bundt Cake's famous lemon cake. My version starts with a box mix but transforms into something magical with a few special touches. The cream cheese frosting pipes on just like the original making this the perfect cake for any celebration.

My Baking Breakthrough

I love how this recipe takes a simple box mix and turns it into something extraordinary. The secret lies in adding rich sour cream and fresh lemon which makes every bite incredibly moist. Whether I'm hosting dinner or bringing dessert to friends this cake never fails to impress.

From My Pantry

Your favorite lemon cake mix the base of our magic
Lemon pudding mix makes it extra moist
Full fat sour cream trust me on this one
Fresh eggs at room temperature
Light canola oil keeps it tender
Fresh squeezed lemon juice no bottled stuff
Cream cheese softened on my counter
Sweet cream butter also softened
Powdered sugar sifted for silky frosting
Pure vanilla extract never imitation

A freshly baked lemon bundt cake with a glossy icing, partially sliced to reveal its soft, moist interior. | recipesbyclare.com

Let's Get Baking

The Perfect Mix: Blend your cake mix pudding sour cream eggs oil and fresh lemon juice until smooth pour into a well greased bundt pan
Baking Time: Heat your oven to 350°F pop in your cake and let it bake until your kitchen smells amazing about 45 minutes check with a toothpick

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make this cake ahead of time?: Yes, the cake actually gets better when chilled overnight. Frost just before serving.
→ Why use sour cream in the cake?: Sour cream makes the cake extra moist and gives it a rich, homemade taste.
→ How do I keep the cake from sticking?: Use plenty of baking spray or grease and flour the bundt pan very well, getting into all the grooves.
→ Can I freeze this cake?: Yes, freeze unfrosted up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and add frosting before serving.
→ How do I get the frosting stripes like Nothing Bundt Cakes?: Use a piping bag and pipe thick lines from bottom to top around the cake.