Lemon Bundt Cake with Creamy Glaze
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Moist and zesty lemon bundt cake draped in a rich lemon glaze and topped with pearl sprinkles — a simple yet elegant dessert.
- Author: Mari
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for glaze)
- Optional: white pearl sprinkles
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, and mix to combine.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream to make the glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake.
- Decorate with white pearl sprinkles if desired, and let glaze set before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg