Lemon Bundt Cake
The ultimate comfort food, this Lemon Bundt Cake is moist, zesty, and simply irresistible! Perfect for any occasion, its bright flavor will leave you craving more. Bake one tonight to impress your family and friends.
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Blender
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 115.25 oz lemon cake mix
- 13.4 oz instant lemon pudding mix
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures that your cake bakes evenly and rises beautifully.
- Grease and flour your bundt pan generously. This step is crucial to ensure your cake releases easily after baking. I like to spray my pan with a vegetable oil cooking spray and then dust flour all around, making sure it’s well coated.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, vegetable oil, water, and eggs. Using an electric mixer, blend all the ingredients together on medium speed for about two minutes until well combined. The batter should be smooth and slightly fluffy.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, ensuring an even distribution. Gently tap the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles that might have formed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at the 45-minute mark. The cake should be golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
- Once baked, cool the cake in the pan for about 25 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto a cake rack to cool completely. This step is essential to achieve the perfect texture.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vegetable oil, and lemon juice. Whisk until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow it to set for a few minutes before slicing. This will create a beautiful finish.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. This cake stays delicious for days!
Notes
Why did my cake stick in the pan? Make sure to grease and flour your pan so the cake releases from it easily. I spray my pan with a vegetable oil cooking spray then add flour to the bottom of the pan and shake it around it the pan is completely coated with flour.
Can I add more lemon flavor? Sure! I recommend adding a little lemon zest to the cake or frosting to really pump up the lemon flavor.
How long does it take for a Bundt Cake to cool? After you flip it out of the pan (make sure it rests for 20 minutes before you flip it!) it will take about an hour to completely cool. Make sure you wait until it cools to frost it or your frosting will melt.
How do I frost the bundt cake? You can drizzle the frosting over the cake like we did or you can put it in a piping bag and pipe it. Use a large round tip. Start at the bottom of the cake and pipe lines up the cake into the hole center, repeat until the cake is done. Another option is to frost it like a regular cake with an offset spatula!
Can I use a different pan? Yes! I would recommend using two loaf pans for the amount of batter in this recipe.
How do I store a bundt cake? You will want to store this in an airtight container at room temperature. We recommend a Cake Server. Another option is to cover it tightly with Saran Wrap.