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A Lemon Cake To Die For

A Lemon Cake To Die For

 

Dive into the delightful world of lemon cakes with this recipe that’s guaranteed to bring a touch of gourmet to your kitchen.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Lemon Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

Lemon Glaze:

 

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

 

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat to 350°F. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and lemon zest.
  4. Combine with Buttermilk: Alternately mix in flour mixture and buttermilk into the creamed mix, starting and ending with flour. Stir in lemon juice.
  5. Bake: Pour into the bundt pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  6. Make Lemon Syrup: While baking, boil sugar and lemon juice, then simmer. Pour over the warm cake.
  7. Cool and Glaze: Let cake cool, invert onto a plate, and drizzle with lemon glaze.
  8. Serve: Enjoy the lush, zesty flavor of this exquisite lemon cake.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes