Ingredients
– 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons lemon zest
– 4 large eggs
– 3/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 3 tablespoons cornstarch
– 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1/4 cup sour cream (Greek yogurt may be substituted)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
– 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1-Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease your bundt pan thoroughly.
2-Cream butter with a mixer until light and fluffy (1-2 minutes).
3-Add granulated sugar and lemon zest; mix until well combined.
4-Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5-In a separate bowl, whisk together salt, baking powder, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch.
6-In another small bowl, mix lemon juice, milk, and vanilla extract.
7-Alternately add the dry flour mixture and the wet milk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
8-Stir in sour cream until just combined.
9-Pour batter evenly into the greased bundt pan.
10-Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
11-Cool cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then remove to cool completely on a wire rack.
Last Step:
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🧈 Grease the bundt pan very thoroughly to prevent sticking.
🍰 If no bundt pan is available, divide batter between two loaf pans to make lemon loaf cakes.
⏲️ Monitor baking time closely between 45-55 minutes; check with a cake tester to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice