Extreme Lemon Bundt Cake

If you’re a lemon lover, this Extreme Lemon Bundt Cake is your dream dessert! Bursting with fresh lemon flavor in every bite and topped with a zesty glaze, it’s the perfect sweet treat to brighten up your day.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon

For Garnish (optional):

• Thin lemon slices
• Fresh mint leaves

Directions:

1. Prep the Oven & Pan: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
4. Add Eggs & Flavor: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream and lemon juice. Mix until just combined.
6. Bake: Pour batter into Bundt pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Make the Lemon Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
8. Cool & Glaze: Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes, then invert and cool completely. Drizzle with glaze and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.

Get ready to enjoy a cake bursting with lemony goodness!