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Moist lemon bundt cake on a white plate drizzled with glaze and garnished with lemon zest

Moist Lemon Bundt Cake with Luscious Glaze

This lemon bundt cake combines citrusy lemon flavor with a buttery, moist crumb and a luscious glaze. It's the best homemade lemon bundt cake recipe for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature (227g)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120mL)
  • 1/3 cup sour cream (80g)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (60mL)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided (45 to 60mL)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 10- to 12-cup bundt pan, or spray it with baking spray with flour.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and lemon zest on medium speed for 3 minutes until light, fluffy, and fragrant.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in between additions and scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate container, whisk together the milk, sour cream, and lemon juice.
  • Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined after each addition.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and gently tap it on the counter to settle any air pockets.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then carefully turn it onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, melted butter, salt, and lemon zest (if using). Adjust the consistency by adding more lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed.
  • Pour the glaze over the completely cooled cake and let it set before serving.