Description
Sunshine-kissed lemon bundt cake whispers Mediterranean charm with its zesty, moist crumb and delicate glaze. Elegant dessert perfection awaits those craving a slice of citrusy bliss that will transport you to coastal Italian kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 packet lemon pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Flavoring and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat a bundt pan with non-stick spray or butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking. Warm the oven to 350°F.
- Combine dry cake and pudding mixes in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform powder base.
- Incorporate liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, whisking vigorously until the batter transforms into a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Gently transfer the velvety batter into the prepared bundt pan, distributing evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and a clean toothpick test.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 15 minutes, enabling it to stabilize and contract slightly from the pan’s edges.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a wire cooling rack, letting it release completely and cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the glaze by blending ingredients until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze artfully over the completely cooled cake, allowing it to cascade down the ridges.
- Let the glaze set for several minutes to create a delicate, glossy finish.
- Serve elegantly as is, or accompany with fresh strawberries for an enhanced presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the bundt pan is generously greased to prevent sticking, using butter or non-stick cooking spray for easy cake release.
- Softening butter at room temperature helps create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter with no lumps.
- For a lighter texture, avoid overmixing the batter – just combine ingredients until they’re just incorporated to keep the cake tender.
- Customize the recipe by adding fresh lemon zest or swapping pudding mix for a gluten-free alternative to suit different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg