Fresh Citrus Cake

Name: Moist Lemon Bundt Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2¾ cups flour.; 1 tsp baking powder.; ½ tsp baking soda.; ½ tsp salt.; 1 cup butter, softened.; 2 cups sugar.; 4 eggs.; 2 tsp vanilla.; 1 tbsp lemon zest.; ½ cup lemon juice.; 1 cup sour cream.; 1½ cups powdered sugar.; 3-4 tbsp lemon juice.; 1 tsp lemon zest.

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A moist, bright lemon cake with fresh citrus flavor throughout and sweet lemon glaze drizzle.

By Clare Greco

Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:08:42 GMT

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Fresh lemons sunshine bright this bundt cake brings pure joy to your kitchen. Tender crumb zesty glaze and that perfect golden crust make every slice pure heaven.

Sweet Citrus Magic

Fresh lemon juice zest in every bite makes this cake sing. Moist rich tender perfect for spring brunches afternoon tea or any day you need sunshine.

Kitchen List

Flour: 2 ¾ cups measured right.
Lemons: Fresh juice zest no bottled.
Butter: 1 cup room temp.
Sour cream: 1 cup adds moisture.
Eggs: 4 large fresh.
Powdered sugar: 1 ½ cups glaze.
Vanilla: 2 tsp pure.

Baking Time

Start:: Heat to 350°F prep bundt pan well.
Mix:: Cream butter sugar add eggs vanilla zest juice sour cream fold in flour mix.
Bake:: Pour bake 50-60 mins cool 15 then flip.
Glaze:: Mix sugar lemon juice till smooth.
Finish:: Drizzle glaze add zest serve.

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Success Tips

Room temp ingredients work best. Gentle mixing keeps it tender. Poke holes before glazing for extra lemon love.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why did my cake stick to the pan?: Grease and flour every nook thoroughly. Let cool 10-15 minutes before turning out.
→ Can I make this ahead?: Keeps 3 days room temperature, 5 days refrigerated. Glaze just before serving.
→ Why use room temperature ingredients?: They blend better for smoother batter. Set out 1 hour before baking.
→ Can I freeze this cake?: Freeze unglazed up to 3 months. Thaw overnight, add fresh glaze.
→ How do I get the most lemon flavor?: Use fresh lemons for juice and zest. Don't skip zest - it has essential oils.